We’re seeking a Computational Chemist to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods! Our drug discovery group of over 60 scientists includes designers, modelers, computational chemists, medicinal chemists, crystallographers, biochemists, and biologists with experience working on all common target classes and therapeutic areas. The group is supported by more than 100 software developers and engineers, as well as a large scale computer infrastructure.

Four of the programs we’ve worked on in the past seven years have progressed into the clinic; two are still progressing through trials and two have been approved by the FDA.

What You’Ll Do

: Support active drug discovery projects as a computational chemist/modeler Work closely with internal software development teams to improve our drug discovery technologies What you should have: PhD in computational chemistry, organic chemistry, or physical chemistry, preferably with postdoctoral experience or 1 to 5 years industry experience Pay and

Perks

: Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great.

Compensation

, and a wide range of

package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs.

for this role, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team. Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.

Benefits

that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter

, a flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program. We have regular catered meals in the office, a company culture that is relaxed but engaged, and over a month of paid vacation time. Our Office Management team also plans a myriad of fun company-wide events.

Schrödinger is honored to have been included in Newsweek's list of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces. Estimated base salary range: $120,000 - $165,000.

Computational Chemist, Senior Scientist II / Principal Scientist I