Senior Specialist - Compound Management

Job Description

The Senior Specialist, Compound Management is responsible for the receipt, registration, storage, tracking, preparation, and distribution of chemical and biological samples that support Deciphera's drug discovery programs. This hands-on laboratory role serves as a critical partner to research teams by ensuring sample integrity, inventory accuracy, timely request fulfillment, and complete documentation. The successful candidate will collaborate across Chemistry, Biology, IT, Facilities/EHS, CROs, and external partners to support efficient research operations and advance discovery programs.

What You'll Do

• Manage the receipt, registration, storage, tracking, and inventory of compounds, intermediates, CRO materials, and DMSO stock solutions to ensure sample integrity and traceability.
• Prepare, weigh, aliquot, solubilize, and dispense compounds while fulfilling requests for internal research teams and external collaborators with accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate compound shipments and sample distribution activities, including labeling, documentation, and communication with CROs and research partners.
• Maintain and support compound management databases, inventory systems, and informatics workflows while ensuring accurate recordkeeping and data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance system capabilities, and develop SOPs, work instructions, and workflow documentation.
• Partner with research, IT, Facilities/EHS, and external stakeholders to support safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory operations.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or another related scientific discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in compound management, sample management, laboratory operations, CRO environments, or research within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to effectively manage samples, inventories, documentation, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with sample weighing, solution preparation, aliquoting, inventory management, tracking, and laboratory documentation.
• Experience working with scientific databases, LIMS, inventory management platforms, or compound registration systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across scientific, technical, operational, and external partner groups.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, data integrity, accurate documentation, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree concentration in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a closely related chemical science.
• Experience in compound management within a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO environment.
• Experience improving compound management workflows, laboratory systems, data migration efforts, or process documentation.
• Working knowledge of chemical safety, hazardous materials handling, OSHA requirements, and laboratory compliance practices.
• Ability to identify operational challenges, propose practical solutions, and support the successful adoption of new processes and systems.

Additional Information

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $93,000 - $128,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance, and location.

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera's competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long-term incentive plan, a full range of benefits, and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more
• Generous parental leave and family planning benefits
• Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially.  We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.