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Baylor University · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Director, Baylor Synthesis & Drug-Lead Discovery Laboratory & Associate Research Professor

101 Bagby Avenue, Waco, TX, 76706, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Baylor University is seeking an Assistant Director for the Baylor Synthesis & Drug-Lead Discovery Laboratory and an Associate Research Professor. This role involves leading a facility focused on therapeutic discovery, managing laboratory operations, mentoring researchers, and driving research in drug-lead discovery.

EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide scientific leadership and strategic vision for the laboratory's research programs

Develop and implement long-term goals aligned with institutional priorities and emerging therapeutic needs

Partner with Baylor Chemistry/Biochemistry PI’s in initiating collaborations with faculty, investigators, and external partners

Direct synthetic chemistry programs focused on lead compound identification and optimization with collaborating PIs

Oversee structure-activity relationship studies and organic chemistry campaigns

Guide transitional studies of promising compounds

Maintain expertise in current synthetic methodologies and drug-discovery technologies

Assist PIs in (i) filing patents working with Baylor’s Tech Transfer Office and patent lawyers, (ii) publishing high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals, and (iii) occasionally present the laboratory’s research at scientific conferences

Supervise laboratory personnel including visiting research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate & undergraduate students

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements

Manage laboratory resources, equipment maintenance, and facility operations

Oversee budget planning and resource allocation

Implements quality control measures and standard operating procedures

Conduct laboratory experiments including methods development, natural product derivatization, isolation and structure elucidation/characterization of novel organic compounds, HPLC purifications and biological probe synthesis

Facilitate technology transfer and commercialization opportunities

Engage with funding agencies and assist PIs in grant writing to private foundations and government agencies for collaborative/translational research

Mentor postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students

Contribute to educational programs in organic chemistry and drug discovery

Participate in hiring of personnel (post-doctoral researchers and undergraduates) in the Baylor Synthesis and Drug-Lead Discovery Laboratory and the Baylor MiniPharma Undergraduate Program

Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission

Ability to comply with university policies

Maintain regular and punctual attendance