How much does a Synthetic Organic Chemist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Synthetic Organic Chemist in the United States is $33 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $29 and $37. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Synthetic Organic Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Synthetic Organic Chemist Salary $26 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Synthetic Organic Chemist Salary $29 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Synthetic Organic Chemist Salary $33 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Synthetic Organic Chemist Salary $37 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Synthetic Organic Chemist Salary $41 US February 26, 2024
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GlycoSurf, Inc. - Salt Lake City , UT
Description As a Synthetic Organic Chemist in GlycoSurf’s Production group, you will provide technical expertise for the development and optimization of synthetic routes for our primary molecules (sugar-based surfactants) and new molecules transitioning from the R&D team to the production team. This pipeline supports the development of new and existing materials and products. You will have on-the-job learning opportunities to develop expertise in different areas of organic chemistry including reaction methodology, catalysis, carbohydrate chemistry, various chromatographic methods, and analytical techniques. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop and expand your technical depth, breath, and impact via academic research collaborations. Typical Job Functions Conduct multiple small- and large-scale reactions on a daily basis following established SOPs with detailed note taking. Collaborate closely with teams from R&D discovery for route scoping and development. Develop and opt
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Cambium works at the interface of biotech and materials science to build next-generation defense products. We integrate computational chemistry, product design, and advanced manufacturing methods to solve difficult challenges like hardening UAVs against laser attack, protecting payloads during hypersonic flight, and streamlining the defense product manufacturing supply chain. Our people come from places like SpaceX, Anduril, Scaled Composites, Lockheed Martin Skunkworks, and US DoD Research Labs. We are seeking motivated and exceptional people to join our world-class team of aerospace innovators and biotech leaders. Cambium is seeking a Computational Polymer Scientist to join our growing team in El Segundo, CA. The successful candidate will have a strategic mindset, a strong desire to help grow a company, and will help us build a work culture of open-mindedness that embraces creativity and contrarian thinking. At Cambium we’re willing to do things differently. THE ROLE Cambium is seeki
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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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Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals - Saint Louis , MO
Job Title Staff Analytical Chemist Requisition JR000013923 Staff Analytical Chemist (Open) Location St. Louis, MO (Pharma) - USA032 Additional Locations St. Louis, MO Job Description SUMMARY OF POSITION: To support the expansion of API Development & Support capabilities within Mallinckrodt's Specialty Generics business, this new position will be responsible for the development and validation of analytical methods. Specifically, this position provides non-routine testing, method development and method validation support using HPLC, UPLC, GC, GC-MS and LC-MS instrumentation, as well as additional wet chemistry and analytical chemistry techniques. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Develop and validate chromatographic and mass spectrometry methods * Follow ICH guidelines as well as USP, EP, and others for chromatographic and mass spectrometry methods * Complete work to address deficiencies * Support St. Louis plant. This includes Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing * Write and peer review protocol
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Qilu Pharmaceutical is a leading pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company in China, with 3 innovative centers in the US. We are seeking US-based, innovative, experienced, and motivated chemists to join our expanding RNA-targeting team. The successful candidate will be a key team member and will contribute to platform development, medicinal chemistry innovation, and advancement of RNA-targeting therapeutics to clinic in a dynamic and science-driven organization. Primary Responsibilities · Design and synthesize novel oligonucleotide precursors including but not limited to nucleoside and related phosphoramidites, linkers, targeting ligands based on small molecule carbohydrates, lipids, peptides, or heterocycles. · Maintain organic synthesis laboratory. · Set up and lead small and larger scale oligonucleotide synthesizer units. · Set up and lead oligonucleotide analytical unit. · Supervise and mentor junior nucleic acid chemists. · Present research findings to project teams, governance
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General Dynamics Information Technology - Silver Spring , MD
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 compounds. WRAIR ET focuses on the discovery and development of novel therapeutics to combat or otherwise treat specific biological and/or environmental threats to the warfighter. This is carried out through the integration of modern drug design and classical medicinal chemistry, and includes global surveillance of drug resistance, investigation of drug efficacy, toxicity, and pharmacokineti
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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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