PhD Organic Chemistry Associate

Lewis & Associates

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New York, NY, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

LEWIS & ASSOCIATES  is a leader in providing Legal and Administrative staffing services.  We are a sole source staffing firm giving you convenient ways of working with us. We make every effort to ensure the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in the staffing process. We understand the demanding role of recruiting to source the highest level of legal professionals while incorporating proven, innovative, and successful recruiting techniques.

The New York office  of a top ranked law firm that was rated highly in the BTI Consulting Group's 2014 "Client Service A-Team" ranking, which identifies the top 30 law firms for client service through a national survey of corporate counsel. "Blazing the trail for superior client service delivery, The firm earns Best of the Best status in 9 key activities, including Understanding the Client's Business and Helping to Advise on Business Issues—where the firm has earned top honors for an impressive 9 consecutive years." 

We are seeking a PhD Organic Chemistry Associate with a minimum of 1 year experience for drafting and prosecuting patent applications, supporting IP due diligence, patent litigation and other intellectual property matters in the area of small molecule therapeutics and related fields.  Candidates must have at least a master's degree in organic or medicinal chemistry with industry experience or a PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry, or a PhD in chemistry with a strong emphasis in organic or medicinal chemistry and a J.D.  Must have experience researching, writing and reading scientific publications involving organic or medicinal chemistry.  Work experience in a relevant field is desirable.

Please apply only if you meet the requirements.

About this role

Summary

Drafting and prosecuting patent applications, supporting IP due diligence, litigation, in organic/medicinal chemistry

Job title

PhD Organic Chemistry Associate

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

legal services

Location requirements

New York, NY, with no remote work specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

researching publicationswriting scientific publicationsreading scientific publications

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

organic chemistrymedicinal chemistrysmall molecule therapeutics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City