STEM Sync AI · 1 month ago
Pharmacology Research Specialist | Remote
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$50/hr - $70/hrSTEM Sync AI is a company focused on innovative drug discovery solutions, and they are seeking a Pharmacology Research Specialist to verify protein target assignments and support model-driven drug discovery pipelines. The role involves working with primary literature and patents to ensure accuracy and collaborating with researchers in a flexible, remote environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Verify protein target assignments in large-scale bioactivity databases (ChEMBL, BindingDB) to support model-driven drug discovery pipelines
Work directly with primary literature and patents to assess UniProt ID accuracy high-judgment, science-first work
Collaborative environment working alongside researchers building next-generation discovery systems
Qualification
Required
Hold a degree in pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or chemical biology with relevant industry, drug discovery, or CRO experience
Currently bench-active in a research scientist or associate scientist capacity
Hands-on experience with binding or functional assays SPR, TR-FRET, radioligand binding, kinase assays, GPCR functional assays, IC50/Ki/KD
Working fluency with UniProt and adjacent workflows such as SAR support, HTS, target validation, or biochemical profiling
Ability to read primary literature critically, classify errors using structured taxonomies, and write concise, evidence-grounded scientific notes
Preferred
Familiarity with ChEMBL, BindingDB, or PubChem is a strong plus
Background in selectivity profiling, counterscreening, or agonist/antagonist pharmacology distinctions is advantageous
Benefits
Flexible, fully remote schedule you control; immediate start available
Paid weekly via Stripe or Wise as an independent contractor
1 2 month minimum engagement with strong likelihood of extension
Collaborative environment working alongside researchers building next-generation discovery systems
Company
STEM Sync AI
STEM Sync AI is a talent network that connects STEM professionals and researchers with remote opportunities across AI, data, research, healthcare, and emerging technology domains.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase