We’re seeking a Life Science Education Specialist to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods!

Schrödinger is a science and technology leader with over 25 years of experience developing molecular modeling solutions. As a member of Schrödinger’s Education team, you’ll create pedagogical materials that use relevant and recent drug discovery case studies and lead workshops for researchers who are unfamiliar with computational techniques. This role will be one of scientific storytelling, requiring the ability to relay scientific achievements in an engaging and meaningful way. By showcasing our industry-leading software platform for a broad and diverse scientific audience, you’ll gain in-depth familiarity with our entire suite of small-molecule and biologics software, which includes packages for docking, molecular simulations, homology modeling, pharmacophore modeling, cheminformatics, and ligand design.

Who will love this job:

  • A chemist or biochemist with a strong background in molecular modeling for life science applications
  • An excellent communicator and writer with superb organizational skills, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • A design thinker capable of tackling discrete projects, working under deadlines and paying significant attention to detail
  • A great team player who is self-motivated and manages their own time well
  • A creative people person who enjoys helping others solve problems
  • An adept educator with a deep understanding of scientific pedagogy

What you’ll do:

  • Test, update and maintain educational content in our suite of life science tutorials and online courses 
  • Work closely with the life science education team to learn and communicate the functionality of the life science tools across all application areas
  • Provide critical feedback on new educational content and software functionality 
  • Design approaches to train experimental chemists in introductory molecular modeling concepts
  • You can expect to gain a high proficiency with Schrödinger simulation software that is applied to critical technology areas, including drug and biologics design

What you should have:

  • A degree in chemistry, biochemistry, computational chemistry or a related field
  • Experience with the application of at least one of the following groups of computational methods for drug and biologics design:
    • Virtual screening - structure based or ligand based
    • Molecular dynamics and/or free energy perturbation
    • Target validation
  • Experience with writing about or teaching scientific concepts to a broad audience
As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.

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