Compound Management Research Scientist

About the role

Support day-to-day compound-handling workflows in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and fulfill daily orders, receive and distribute samples, and validate laboratory equipment.
• Manage laboratory supplies and periodically review Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform compound management tasks including manual transfer and weighing of compounds in powder format, compound dissolution using automated liquid handlers, and preparation of compound solutions in plated formats using manual and automated systems.
• Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting equipment, operational, and logistical matters.
• Proactively collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver compounds in required formats to support research projects.
• Manage basic research activities in parallel and support general lab responsibilities with a sense of urgency.
• Adapt plans quickly and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, with at least 2 years of experience supporting automated laboratory operations in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
• Equivalent direct experience in compound management (8+ years) may be considered.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting laboratory automation platforms, including liquid-handling systems such as Tecan, Agilent, or Hamilton, as well as automated compound storage systems such as TTP Labtech.
• Prior experience working in a laboratory environment handling chemicals and small molecules, performing compound dissolution, and preparing assay-ready plates for biologists is preferred.
• Practical understanding of compound management processes, including inventory management, solution production, powder storage, quality control, logistics, and service-oriented lab operations.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and reliable individual with a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience troubleshooting laboratory workstations and automation platforms, with particular emphasis on Agilent and Tecan automation platforms.
• Excellent written, verbal, and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to work as both a team member and an individual contributor.
• Excellent attention to detail, keen observational skills, and a commitment to quality.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois for eligible employees and dependents, beginning on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Plan through MetLife for eligible employees and dependents, beginning on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage through VSP for eligible employees, beginning on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• 401(k) Plan: Opportunity to invest in the Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins. Available to employees aged 21 or older.

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.