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Job Title: Medicinal Chemist / Synthetic Organic Chemist

Location: Lawrence, KS

ViroVax LLC is a start-up company located in Lawrence, KS. Funded by  an NIAID Contract, ViroVax seeks talented and motivated medicinal  chemists to conduct research in aspects of design, syntheses, and  characterization of synthetic organic compounds that are expected to  activate innate immune receptors. This position is located in a research  facility in Lawrence, Kansas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement synthetic strategies to synthesize small  molecules for biological evaluation of modulating innate immune  function.
• Analyze structure-activity relationships and apply the principles  of medicinal chemistry to optimize potency, selectivity, and  pharmacological properties of small molecules.
• Engage in interdisciplinary work (immunology, vaccinology) with others at ViroVax, and with external collaborators.
• Generate reports and presentations as required by the company.

Basic Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a PhD in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal  Chemistry or a related discipline, and must be US citizens (or US  Permanent Residents). Candidates with strong interdisciplinary training  and familiarity with innate immune (TLR/NLR) active chemotypes are  encouraged to apply.

ViroVax offers competitive compensation, and an attractive benefits package.

Sunil A. David, MD, PhDsdavid@virovaxllc.com

 Business Office: 2029 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047

Laboratories: 4950 Research Parkway, Lawrence, KS 66049

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