Assistant Director, Baylor Synthesis & Drug-Lead Discovery Laboratory & Associate Research Professor


Job Identification: 19661
Posting Date: 01/09/2026, 03:28 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 101 Bagby Avenue, Waco, TX, 76706, US
Degree Level: Doctorate

Job Description:
What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking the Assistant Director, Baylor Synthesis & Drug-Lead Discovery Laboratory & Associate Research Professor. The assistant director leads a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing therapeutic discovery through innovative synthetic chemistry and drug development. This role manages all aspects of the laboratory's operations including synthetic chemistry, oversight of post-doctoral researchers, undergraduate mentoring, and grant writing while driving forward groundbreaking research in early stage drug-lead discovery.

A doctoral degree and ten years of relevant work experience are required.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Provide scientific leadership and strategic vision for the laboratory's research programs
• Develop and implement long-term goals aligned with institutional priorities and emerging therapeutic needs
• Partner with Baylor Chemistry/Biochemistry PI's in initiating collaborations with faculty, investigators, and external partners
• Direct synthetic chemistry programs focused on lead compound identification and optimization with collaborating PIs
• Oversee structure-activity relationship studies and organic chemistry campaigns
• Guide transitional studies of promising compounds
• Maintain expertise in current synthetic methodologies and drug-discovery technologies
• Assist PIs in (i) filing patents working with Baylor's Tech Transfer Office and patent lawyers, (ii) publishing high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals, and (iii) occasionally present the laboratory's research at scientific conferences
• Supervise laboratory personnel including visiting research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate & undergraduate students
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements
• Manage laboratory resources, equipment maintenance, and facility operations
• Oversee budget planning and resource allocation
• Implements quality control measures and standard operating procedures
• Conduct laboratory experiments including methods development, natural product derivatization, isolation and structure elucidation/characterization of novel organic compounds, HPLC purifications and biological probe synthesis
• Facilitate technology transfer and commercialization opportunities
• Engage with funding agencies and assist PIs in grant writing to private foundations and government agencies for collaborative/translational research
• Mentor postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students
• Contribute to educational programs in organic chemistry and drug discovery
• Participate in hiring of personnel (post-doctoral researchers and undergraduates) in the Baylor Synthesis and Drug-Lead Discovery Laboratory and the Baylor MiniPharma Undergraduate Program
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!


About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.


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