Senior Specialist, Compound Management

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 DoManage 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.