Cheminformatics Researcher

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Our federal client conducts chemical analyses to support rapid and precise regulatory decision-making.  As a member of the Computational Toxicology Consultation Service team -

What You’ll Do:

• Lead clear, accurate communication of project's consultation plans, findings, and results to internal stakeholders and external collaborators at all levels. 

• Establish time estimates and resources required to execute project plans and delivery schedules.

• Acquire and assemble data for expert review of chemical models, process chemical structures and generate chemistry model predictions. Determine the probable in-vitro toxicity, animal toxicity, or adverse human clinical effects of ~10 chemicals per week. 

• Catalog and record experimental data in an appropriate format to share and publish.

• Record detailed methods and procedures of each activity, sufficient to allow for reproduction; summarize and quality assure data; Maintain an archive of results in department knowledge database.

• Improve the performance of chemistry models for future regulatory research project assessments.

• Attend relevant applied regulatory science and drug innovation department meeting.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or relevant area of study.

• 0-1 years of experience with data collection, analysis, and writing scientific manuscripts and technical reports.

• Experience in organic chemistry, cheminformatics, and chemical drawing for regulatory research project assessments.

• Provide analysis of toxicology evaluations and report results.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

• Understanding of analysis results, targets, project plans and timelines.

• Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree in chemistry or studies in pharmaceutical science and toxicology.

• Experience with chemical drawing tools and QSAR analyses.

• Experience with CASE Ultra, Leadscope Model Applier/Enterprise, and Derek/Sarah Nexus computational toxicology software.

• Experience with public health agencies such as HHS, FDA, NIH and CDC.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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