Compound Manager

Job overview

The Compound Manager works in a hybrid arrangement at the Cambridge, MA office, with two to three days onsite. The posting states $47–$49.82 per hour and a 12-month term. The role supports medicinal chemistry and discovery research operations by managing compounds used in research. The manager safeguards compound integrity, traceability, availability, and documentation so research teams can execute projects on time. The role coordinates registration, inventory, distribution, quality processes, and vendor workflows across internal research groups and external collaborators.

What you'll do

• Register compounds and maintain metadata
• audit and reconcile physical and electronic inventory
• coordinate compound shipments and transfers
• create and maintain SOPs and training materials
• investigate deviations
• lead continuous-improvement initiatives
• coordinate with CROs and vendors
• train laboratory personnel and external partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

compound manager

cambridge ma

talentburst

hybrid

2–3 days onsite

$47–$49.82/hr

12-month term

medicinal chemistry

discovery research

compound inventory

cro coordination

sops

data integrity

laboratory systems

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline and at least three years of relevant experience. An M.S. or equivalent experience is preferred; Python scripting and automated compound storage experience are also preferred.

About the employer

TalentBurst, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.