Python and cheminformatics expertise drive this Senior Cheminformatics Scientist role in Kimberley, Northern Cape, within a hybrid research setting. Analyze chemical data and support medicinal chemistry.
This experienced scientist supports a leading pharmaceutical research organization's drug discovery team. The work combines computational chemistry, data science, molecular modeling, and structure-based drug design principles. You will develop methods, manage datasets, and contribute to identifying and optimizing novel drug candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop cheminformatics methods for virtual screening and library design
- Analyze chemical and biological datasets for SAR and SPR
- Build databases and workflows for chemical data management
- Collaborate with medicinal chemists, biologists, and computational chemists
- Present findings and methodologies to project teams and stakeholders
Requirements:
- Master's or Ph.D. in a related quantitative field
- Minimum five years' industry experience in drug discovery
- Strong Python skills and experience with RDKit
- Proficiency in statistical methods and machine learning
- Ability to work effectively in Kimberley's hybrid setting
Apply computational chemistry, Python, and data analysis expertise to advance drug discovery projects in Kimberley's pharmaceutical research environment.
Senior Cheminformatics Scientist Drug Discovery in Kimberley employer: Placements24
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