Post Doc- Medicinal or Bio Chemist

Job description

3351431
Additional Cities

Niskayuna
Career Level

Entry-Level
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Corporate
Business Segment

Corporate Global Research
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

New York
Postal Code

12309-1027
Role Summary/Purpose

As a post-doctoral Medicinal or Bio Chemist in the bioscience domain, you will gain professional experience and scientific breadth while working within a multidisciplinary team at GE’s state-of-the art research center in Niskayuna, NY. You will apply your synthetic organic/medicinal chemistry skills toward the development of new diagnostic imaging agents and technologies to enable better characterization, diagnosis and monitoring of disease states.
Essential Responsibilities

In this role, you will: 

·  Team with other chemists, biologists and imaging physicists to jointly develop new technologies for healthcare applications. 
·  Execute and improve upon multistep syntheses to produce novel compounds and chelates for evaluation as future MR, PET and CT imaging agents 
·  Document and communicate the details your work 

·  Contribute to the generation of new ideas and proposals to internal stakeholders and government funding agencies 
·  Create intellectual property by writing invention disclosures and filing patents.

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Ph.D. in synthetic organic, medicinal chemistry or related discipline with emphasis on experience in multi- step organic synthesis is required.

·  Appreciation of medicinal Chemistry principals for the design of pharmaceuticals/injectable agents.
·  Applicants are expected to have demonstrated competency in the use of modern separation and analytical techniques including HPLC, LC-MS and NMR spectroscopy. 
·  Ability to contribute within a collaborative team environment. 
·  Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills. 
·  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. You will need to have valid, on-going authorization to work in the U.S. 
·  Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY. 
·  Must be 18 years or older. 
·  You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.

Desired Characteristics

·  Experience in organometallic, radiochemistry and/or functionalization of biomolecules. 
·  Appreciation of medicinal chemistry principals for the design of pharmaceuticals. 
·  Track record of success documented in publications in peer-reviewed journals 
·  Experience in writing grant proposals

About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

New York
Primary City

Niskayuna