How much does a Medicinal Chemist make in Massachusetts? The average Medicinal Chemist salary in Massachusetts is $73,156 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $65,022 and $82,572. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Medicinal Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary $57,617 MA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary $65,022 MA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary $73,156 MA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary $82,572 MA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary $91,145 MA February 26, 2024
25% $65,022 10% $57,617 90% $91,145 75% $82,572 $73,156 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $70,783 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $71,545 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $71,667 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $71,297 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $70,781 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $75,737 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $71,792 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $75,737 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $75,737 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $73,405 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Job Openings for Medicinal Chemist in Massachusetts
Newton Colmore - Boston , MA
Description Newton Colmore is working with a dynamic drug discovery company dedicated to developing novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs. They leverage cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative approach to drive advancements in drug discovery and improve patient outcomes. You will be joining a passionate team of scientists and contribute to the development of life-changing medicines. On our client's behalf we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Medicinal Chemist to join a renowned drug discovery team. As a key member of their research group, you will play a vital role in designing and synthesizing small molecule compounds for hit identification, lead optimization, and drug development projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply your expertise in medicinal chemistry, and contribute to the advancement of the company's therapeutic programs. Your responsibilities will include the synthesis of novel small molecule compounds, planning and execut
- 1 day ago
390641BR Computational Medicinal Chemist/Senior Expert Data Science USA About the role Internal Title: Senior Expert I/II, Data Science Location: Cambridge, MA on-site office, with occasional work from home About the Role: Join our vibrant and innovative Computer-Aided Drug Discovery (CADD) team in Cambridge, where we bring together diverse talents to redefine the way Biomedical Research discovery teams validate and develop new targets. We are a driving force behind drug discovery, and we are now eagerly searching for an outstanding computational scientist like you to join our ranks. Imagine the opportunity to unlock hidden knowledge and disruptive insights from the vast and invaluable data collected by one of the world's most renowned pharmaceutical companies. We need your expertise, experience, and unwavering passion to help us extract this wealth of information. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary group of scientists, you will be at the forefront of crafting inventive solutions t
- 1 day ago
NES Associates - Silver Spring , MD
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Suitability: Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1) Job Family: Scientists Job Qualifications: Skills: Drug Development, Medicinal Chemistry, Preclinical Research Certifications: Experience: 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: GDIT's Military Health team is seeking a Medicinal Synthetic Chemist to support WRAIR's ET program. The mission of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Branch of Experimental Therapeutics (ET) is to discover and develop new therapeutic agents to protect military members from death, disease, and injury. The Branch is the nation's primary developer of new drugs to prevent and/or treat malaria and leishmaniasis. Collectively, ET engages in drug discovery, drug efficacy and mechanism evaluation, and formal preclinical and clinical development for antiviral, antiparasitic, and antibacterial compo
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The Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry, will provide scientific leadership in an interdisciplinary program in drug discovery research, and will conduct all aspects of the design and preparation of new chemical entities for biological testing. This position requires a seasoned medicinal chemist with a strong background in drug discovery, project management, and team leadership. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement medicinal chemistry strategies to optimize lead compounds and advance them through the drug discovery process. Manage multiple medicinal chemistry projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met. Evaluate project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed. Foster effective communication and collaboration within the medicinal chemistry team and with other functional groups. Apply expert knowledge of medicinal chemistry principles to solve complex scientific problems. Effectively communicate proje
- 1 day ago
Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. Description: JOB DESCRIPTION: Develops biochemical and cell-based assays, with the use of such assays to perform high throughput screening of small molecule libraries. Develops and executes lower throughput biochemical or cell-based assays for structural optimization of hit compounds. Hands-on bench scientist. Communicates with biomedical investigators and medicinal chemists. May supervise staff. Performs related responsibilities as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience, education and training. Strong technical background. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in immunology and 1-2 years of experience in transl
- 1 day ago
Description Title: Associate or Full Researcher/ Professor (Medicinal Chemist) Position Number: 0082150 Open Date: March 02, 2023 Closing Date: Continuous Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Other Conditions: This advertisement is for a faculty position, to begin approximately Fall 2023. Associate Researcher Duties and Responsibilities: * Responsible for developing, conducting, and managing research projects in the Cancer Biology Program working with Preclinical Core, and for managing the lab, including designing drugs, assays, and performing experimental High Throughput Screening (HTS) of natural products and small-molecule libraries against validated targets and biological/biochemical processes. * Conducts molecular modeling/virtual screening in accordance with Cancer Center faculty collaboration needs; works for the overall institution's goals to discover and identify new chemical entities as drugs for clinical application. * Performs screening experiments to search for in vitro evidence
- 2 days ago

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    Medicinal Chemist

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    Bachelor's Degree

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