AGR offers a comprehensive package of services from solution architecture planning to data management/analytics and systems deployment/ sustainment. Our technology, business process and software experts specialize in many of today’s most complex business challenges.

Industry: Business Consulting and Services
Company Size: 51-200 employees

AGR, LLC

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**Research Chemist – Level 2 (Aggregate Materials & Materials Characterization) **

**Location: ** Turner–Fairbank Highway Research Center (McLean, VA)

**Employer: ** Advanced Global Resources (AGR), LLC a contractor to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

**Position Type: ** Full-Time, On-Site

**Work Hours: ** Monday through Friday

**Clearance: ** Must pass a federal background check

**About the Role **

We are seeking a **Research Chemist – Level 2 ** to support the Federal Highway Administration’s Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM) at the Turner–Fairbank Highway Research Center. This position plays a key role in advancing national research on pavement and structural materials, with a strong emphasis on **aggregate materials, concrete durability, and materials characterization **.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on laboratory experience, strong analytical skills, and a demonstrated record of **peer‑reviewed publications or federal technical reports **.

**Key Responsibilities **

- Conduct applied and basic research on aggregates, concrete constituents, and pavement materials.

- Perform chemical and microstructural characterization using XRD, XRF, FTIR, Raman, ICP‑OES/MS, TGA/DSC, SEM‑EDS, and particle size analysis.

- Investigate coarse–fine aggregate chemical interactions, alkali–silica reactivity (ASR), and portland limestone cement (PLC) durability.

- Develop and refine analytical protocols and standard operating procedures.

- Prepare literature reviews, research work plans, test matrices, and Work Plan Packages.

- Maintain accurate raw and processed data in accordance with FHWA data management requirements.

- Operate laboratory equipment safely and support routine maintenance, calibration, and inventory tracking.

- Prepare high‑quality technical deliverables including research reports, TechBriefs, and peer‑reviewed manuscripts.

- Support FHWA Technical Assistance Requests through laboratory testing, forensic evaluations, and field sampling.

- Present research findings to FHWA staff, state DOTs, and external stakeholders.

**Required Qualifications **

- **Master’s degree ** in Chemistry, Materials Science, Civil/Materials Engineering, or a related field.

- Demonstrated **publication experience ** (peer‑reviewed journals or federal technical reports).

- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation relevant to cementitious and aggregate materials.

- Knowledge of concrete materials, aggregate mineralogy, and durability mechanisms (ASR, sulfate attack, carbonation).

- Strong technical writing and communication skills.

- Ability to follow laboratory safety protocols and develop SOPs.

- US Citizen or approved work authorization with at least 3 years of residence in the last 5 years in the United States.

- Must be able to pass a federal background check

**Preferred Qualifications **

- Experience with PLC systems, ASR testing (ASTM C1260, C1293, C1567), and SCM characterization.

- Familiarity with AASHTO and ASTM standards for concrete and aggregate testing.

- Experience in federal, academic, or industrial research environments.

- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

**Physical Requirements **

- Ability to lift 50 lbs and handle aggregates, concrete specimens, and laboratory materials.

- Ability to work in laboratory, sample preparation, and occasional field environments.

- Must comply with all TFHRC safety and training requirements.

**Why Join Us? **

- Contribute to nationally impactful infrastructure research.

- Work with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation.

- Collaborate with leading experts in materials science and transportation research.

- Support FHWA’s mission to improve the durability, safety, and performance of the nation’s highways.

Research And Development Chemist

Astrix is the unrivaled market-leader in creating & delivering innovative strategies, solutions, and people to the life science community.  

Through world class people, process, and technology, Astrix works with clients to fundamentally improve business & scientific outcomes across many domains including the laboratory, clinical & regulatory, pharmacovigilance, R&D, and manufacturing. 

Founded by scientists to solve the unique challenges of the life science community, Astrix offers a growing array of strategic, application & platform, data transformation & analytics, change management, and staffing services designed to deliver immediate value to clients and solve their most complex technical and staffing challenges.

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Astrix

Our client, a highly respected organization in the scientific and laboratory services industry, is seeking a Analytical Research Chemist to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, GMP-regulated laboratory environment while contributing to meaningful research and analytical projects.

**Responsibilities**

- Analyze compounds using a variety of analytical techniques and laboratory instrumentation, including chromatography methods such as HPLC and GC

- Support research and laboratory initiatives by solving routine technical problems and executing assigned experiments

- Interpret analytical data, prepare summaries, and maintain accurate technical documentation

- Conduct electronic searches for applicable methods, procedures, and scientific references

- Effectively manage multiple assignments while meeting project timelines and quality standards

- Perform laboratory activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

- Maintain compliance with laboratory safety standards, including chemical handling, disposal, and adherence to the Chemical Hygiene Plan

- Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and collaborative team initiatives

**Qualifications**

**Required**

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related scientific field

- 0–1 years of relevant laboratory or research experience

- Experience or academic exposure to chromatography techniques, including HPLC and/or GC instrumentation

**Preferred**

- Master’s degree in Chemistry or related scientific field

- Prior experience working in a cGMP or regulated laboratory environment

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Analytical Research Chemist

Monte Rosa Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing highly selective molecular glue degrader (MGD) medicines for patients living with serious diseases in the areas of oncology, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, and more. Monta Rosa’s QuEEN™ (Quantitative and Engineered Elimination of Neosubstrates) discovery engine combines AI-guided chemistry, diverse chemical libraries, structural biology and proteomics to identify degradable protein targets and rationally design MGDs with unprecedented selectivity. The QuEEN™ discovery engine enables access to a wide-ranging and differentiated target space of well-validated biology across multiple therapeutic areas. Monte Rosa has developed the industry’s leading pipeline of MGDs.

Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Monte Rosa Therapeutics

Monte Rosa Therapeutics (MRT) seeks to recruit an experienced, creative and highly talented DMPK and ADME Scientist who is eager will assit in leading the discovery and development effort to grow the drug pipelines, as well as help lead external GxP compliance research efforts. The Scientist will work MRTx colleagues to participate in all stages of DMPK and ADME assessments, from initial compound screening through to IND and NDA regulatory submissions. Working with Research, Bioanalytical and Clinical Science subject matter experts, provides scientific expertise to ensure that clinical candidates with acceptable drug development characteristics are identified and appropriately characterized. Represents Preclinical Development on Research and Development teams and regularly interfaces with internal and external colleagues to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of DMPK and ADME findings

- Work closely with the medicinal chemistry team, the Scientist Position will lead the Nonclinical Development efforts in troubleshooting and guidance to the discovery project team with a particular focus on optimizing properties for oral administration

- Represent Nonclinical Development to project teams and present our work in the interpretation of ADME experimental data related to the in vitro and in vivo animal PK and biotransformation.

- Continually learn in vitro ADME and in vivo animal PK analysis (Winnolin)

- Coordinate outsourced in vitro and in vivo DMPK studies

- Explore new technologies and capabilities in discovery DMPK space

- Strong written and oral communication to support internal communication of data, study reports and regulatory documentation.

- Ability to work on multiple projects in a matrixed organizational structure

- Aide the Nonclinical Development & Clinical Pharmacology team’s activities across multiple project phases, including lead discovery, lead optimization, and regulatory filings.

- 7+ years of drug discovery industry experience in Drug Metabolism, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Toxicology, or a related scientific discipline.

- Effective management of internal and external collaborations/service providers (CROs)

- Build relationships with peers and partners outside of Nonclinical Development & Clinical Pharmacology to enable high team performance.

- Demonstrates novel, innovative solutions to challenging problems using an extremely high degree of scientific discretion, intuition, and integrity.

- Strong collaboration and innovative skills across subject areas representing DMPK as a project team representative within the core team is a key requirement.

Experience in the design, conduct, and interpretation of in vitro and in vivo ADME and animal PK studies

Scientist,  ADME & BioAnalytical

BioSpace is the digital hub for life science news and jobs. We provide essential insights, opportunities and tools to connect innovative organizations and talented professionals who advance health and quality of life across the globe.

Industry: Internet News
Company Size: 11-50 employees

BioSpace

**Job Title **: Senior Principal Scientist, Lab Head Medicinal Chemistry

**Location: ** Cambridge, MA

Do you thrive on solving drug discovery challenges and driving therapeutic programs forward with speed and efficiency? Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.

Integrated Drug Discovery (IDD) is the small molecule drug discovery platform within Sanofi. IDD is an international, interdisciplinary group that spans medicinal chemistry, structural biology, screening, biochemistry, biophysics, cellular pharmacology, delivery technologies, sample management and more.

Our vision is to deliver valuable, high quality synthetic drugs of varying modalities to improve the lives of patients. Our mission is to provide innovation and key enabling technologies to drive the discovery of synthetic small molecules and emerging synthetic modalities as drug candidates in the Sanofi Research Portfolio; to deliver high quality science and innovative approaches to drug discovery, and to perform as a highly collaborative flexible and forward-looking organization with broad impact across the Sanofi pipeline. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced medicinal chemist to join our Cambridge, MA-based team as a Senior Principal Scientist.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve peoples lives. Were also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with many opportunities to explore, connect with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

**Main Responsibilities**

- The ideal candidate is an experienced leader who excels at solving complex challenges with innovative approaches, brings critical thinking and strategic vision, and consistently delivers results under pressure.

- A Senior Principal Scientist is responsible for applying deep scientific expertise and judgment to initiate, design, and direct medicinal chemistry in support of research goals.

- Is an expert in analyzing, interpreting and communicating scientific content to teams and stakeholders.

- Demonstrates continuous growth in depth and breadth of scientific knowledge and understanding of strategic goals of group, team and company.

- Successfully works as an impactful contributor, and as a leader of project teams and transverse initiatives; is an experienced and supportive manager and mentor of other medicinal chemists.

- Has an established and growing reputation in the external scientific community through high impact publications, productive scientific collaborations and active participation in conferences.

**Qualifications**

**About You**

- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary drug discovery projects from conception through key milestones.

- Experience in all phases of the small molecule discovery process from hit ID to candidate nomination.

- Exceptional technical skills and demonstrated ability to work and thrive in a collaborative cross-functional team setting; proven ability to analyze complex data sets, draw conclusions, and design follow-on experiments.

- Experience working with CROs and external collaborators.

- Comfortable and efficient in fast moving complex global environment.

- Demonstrated track record of intellectual contributions in drug discovery as evidenced by impactful peer-reviewed publications, presentations, patents, and project achievements.

- Proven track record mentoring and developing junior scientists with measurable impact on team performance and individual career growth.

- PhD in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry with 7+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical environment.

- Or Masters degree in Organic Chemistry with 9+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical environment.

- Or Bachelors degree with 12+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical environment.

**Why Choose Us?**

- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether its through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Senior Principal Scientist, Lab Head Medicinal Chemistry

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