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Responsibilities Lab Technician with prior experience working in a fast-paced analytical lab to join the High Throughput Purification team within the Discovery Chemistry Department located at our ...

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How much do discovery chemistry jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for discovery chemistry in the United States is $22.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in discovery chemistry, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Discovery Chemistry often face challenges such as optimizing synthetic routes for novel compounds, balancing speed with scientific rigor, and dealing with unexpected results in biological assays. These challenges can be addressed by fostering strong collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, staying up to date with the latest research and techniques, and maintaining flexibility in experimental approaches. Regular communication with medicinal chemists, biologists, and data scientists also helps Discovery Chemists troubleshoot issues and accelerate the drug discovery process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in discovery chemistry, and why are they important?

To thrive in Discovery Chemistry, you need a strong background in organic and medicinal chemistry, often with a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field. Mastery of analytical instruments (e.g., NMR, LC-MS), compound synthesis, and familiarity with cheminformatics or screening databases are typically required. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help you collaborate effectively and drive innovation. These competencies are crucial for designing, synthesizing, and optimizing compounds that advance new drug candidates in pharmaceutical research.

What is the difference between Discovery Chemistry vs Analytical Chemist?

AspectDiscovery ChemistryAnalytical Chemist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, pharmaceutical companies, biotech firmsLaboratories focusing on sample analysis, quality control, and testing
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, chemical manufacturingQuality assurance, environmental testing, food safety

Discovery Chemists focus on identifying new compounds and developing novel molecules, often working in research and development settings. Analytical Chemists primarily analyze samples to determine composition and quality, supporting quality control and regulatory compliance. While both roles require a strong chemistry background, their daily tasks and objectives differ significantly, making each role essential in the product development and manufacturing process.

What is discovery chemistry?

Discovery chemistry is a field within pharmaceutical and chemical research focused on identifying and synthesizing new chemical compounds with potential biological activity. Scientists in discovery chemistry design, create, and test molecules to find promising candidates for drug development or other applications. This process involves a combination of organic synthesis, analytical techniques, and collaboration with biologists and pharmacologists. The goal is to discover novel compounds that can lead to new medicines or technologies.
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Infographic showing various Discovery Chemistry job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,292 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Business Development Manager - Drug Discovery, Southeast US Territory

Eurofins USA Discovery Services

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Become your most extraordinary self!  Our team is intensely proud to be a major provider of services and products to the drug discovery research industry.  Join Eurofins Discovery Services & Products IBLSC US, LLCpart of the Eurofins Discovery ™ group of companies serving global clients in the Pharma and Biotech industries.  Work alongside industry experts and collaborate with team members to directly and positively impact human health worldwide!

We have a philosophy to support work life balance, career progression opportunities and offer many benefits such as formal mentoring programs, tuition reimbursement, extensive career training programs, competitive health benefits, paid time off and 10 annual paid holidays*.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for sales of Eurofins Discovery portfolio comprising of chemistry, pharmacology, both products and services within the assigned territory or region with the goal of achieving the sales targets for the region.
  • Proficient understanding of the drug discovery process and selling the portfolio to the US client base.
  • Prospect for the client persona that requires services or products for use in drug discovery.
  • Develop and support client relationships through various collaborative approaches including frequent face to face meetings.
  • Provide recommendations and feedback for operational strategy needed to meet client requirements.
  • Build and document territory and regional business plans that will define how sales targets will be accomplished. Update the plan regularly.
  • Report on competitor activities observed in the region/ globally.
  • Provide monthly reports against key metrics as defined.
  • Diligently utilize the company CRM, keep information up to date and complete.
  • Develop collaborative relationships with Sr. Leaders of the Eurofins Discovery companies in order to support their business and gain knowledge from them about the business.
  • Understand and utilize the various resources within Eurofins Discovery to accomplish the sales targets.
  • Maintain a high level of technical and application competence of Chemistry services for drug discovery and development and utilize this knowledge to achieve sales targets.  
  • Promote and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction including 24- hour response times to customer inquiries.
  • Work closely and collaboratively with Marketing to design and implement territory and regional strategies to promote the portfolio and the Eurofins Discovery brand.
  • Utilize sales and marketing channels effectively including web site, ecommerce, marketplaces and participate effectively and proactively in customer events such as webinars, tradeshows and customer site events
  • Accomplish effectiveness in presentations to clients and internal teams.
  • Provide feedback and analysis to improve/adjust/expand the portfolio and marketing strategies.
  • Ability to travel approximately 30-40% of the time, mostly within the territory.
  • Complete expense reports per policy
  • Performs other duties as assigned including supporting sales colleagues as needed.
Qualifications
  • 3 + years’ of experience in sales with strong understand of drug discovery and in particular discovery chemistry. Must reside within the assigned territory.
  • A minimum education of a B.S. chemistry or pharmacology or related discipline.  Experience in products and services for drug discovery. Excellent knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug discovery and development process.
  • Understanding of or prior experience in the CRO market and proven ability to analyze and act on the global business trends to drive regional business development activities.
  • Strong presentation skills. Collaborative nature to work with multiple internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel internationally in a limited capacity (training and customer audits)
  • Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship 

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., with overtime as needed. 

  • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.