WHO WE ARE:

Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients’ lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston’s top workplaces for the past several years. For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visit www.kymeratx.com or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated laboratory-based chemist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing and documenting experiments, maintaining laboratory equipment, and managing the lab inventory and shipping of compounds.

• Under the guidance of a senior process chemist, familiarize and demonstrate chemical processes for the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring all instruments are in good working condition.
• Serve as department representative on Kymera’s laboratory safety team.
• Maintain internal inventory of drug substances and drug substance intermediates.
• Prepare and ship chemical compounds to internal and external partners, following all safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analytical chemistry, drug product development, and manufacturing, to support project goals.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years or Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience in a laboratory setting
• Strong background in organic synthesis
• Experience with modern analytical techniques such as HPLC, HPLC-MS, NMR, IR, GC, and KF.
• Experience with or ability to learn DSC, TGA, XRPD, and PLM.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in maintaining laboratory equipment and managing chemical shipments.

• Under the guidance of a senior process chemist, familiarize and demonstrate chemical processes for the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring all instruments are in good working condition.
• Serve as department representative on Kymera’s laboratory safety team.
• Maintain internal inventory of drug substances and drug substance intermediates.
• Prepare and ship chemical compounds to internal and external partners, following all safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analytical chemistry, drug product development, and manufacturing, to support project goals.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations