Staff Scientist
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7341760 (Ref:25223-en_US)
Posted: May 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
A Staff Scientist position is available in Dr. Jin Wang's group to work on small molecule drug discovery. Will synthesize compounds and test their biochemical and biological activities.
Job Duties
- Develop biochemical and cellular assays to support medicinal chemistry in drug discovery projects
- Synthesize novel compounds
- Report weekly to the PI about the project progress
- Plan, direct and conduct research experiments
- Evaluate and analyze data
- Develop research techniques and perform applications required for specific research projects
- May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study
- Document results of experiments and report to principal investigators
- May supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of less experienced research staff
- Perform other job related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Three years of post doctoral research experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in organic chemistry
- Minimum of 3 years of postdoc experience in drug discovery
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
