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Cheminformatics Analyst (Marine Discovery)

MEDIUM DemandLOW AI RiskGROWING in SL· Rs.150k+ /mo

About This Role

Using software and algorithms to screen marine animal extracts for pharmaceutical properties.

A Day in the Life

Cheminformatics Analysts specialising in Marine Discovery apply computational tools to discover novel bioactive compounds from marine organisms — building databases of marine natural products and running virtual screening campaigns to identify drug leads.

  • Curate and analyse databases of marine natural product structures and bioactivity data
  • Perform virtual screening of marine compound libraries against disease target proteins
  • Build QSAR models to predict biological activity of marine-derived molecules
  • Analyse molecular fingerprints and chemical diversity of marine organism extracts
  • Collaborate with marine biologists and medicinal chemists on lead compound selection
  • Conduct literature mining for marine bioactives with pharmaceutical potential
  • Develop cheminformatics pipelines for automated marine compound profiling
  • Write research reports and contribute to publications on marine drug discovery

Work Environment

OFFICETeam: SMALLCASUALRemote: VERY HIGH

Typical hours: 42h/week · WLB score 8/10 · OCCASIONAL overtime

Computational role with excellent flexibility; remote work highly feasible.

Skills Required

Technical Skills

Marine natural product databases (MarinLit, AntiMarin)QSAR modellingVirtual dockingPython/RDKitMolecular diversity analysis

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary curiosityScientific writingCross-domain collaborationAnalytical thinking

Tools & Software

PythonRDKitAutoDock VinaKNIMEMarinLit databaseCOCONUT (natural products DB)RChEMBL

Salary in Sri Lanka (LKR / month)

Entry LevelRs.60k – Rs.95k/mo
Mid-LevelRs.115k – Rs.210k/mo
SeniorRs.210k – Rs.380k/mo
Entry: Marine Cheminformatics AnalystMid: Cheminformatics Analyst (Marine Discovery)Senior: Senior Marine Natural Product Cheminformatician

Typical progression: 3yr to mid · 7yr to senior

Analyst → Cheminformatics Analyst → Senior Analyst → Marine Drug Discovery Lead

Global Salary (USD / year)

Entry Level$52k – $80k/yr
Mid-Level$80k – $125k/yr
Senior$125k – $195k/yr

Top Markets

USAGermanyJapanAustraliaNorwayFrance

Market Outlook

GROWING

Niche but growing — Sri Lanka's rich marine biodiversity creates unique opportunities in marine drug discovery research.

Hiring: LOW

NARA (National Aquatic Resources Agency)University of RuhunaUniversity of Colombo Chemistryinternational pharma/biotech collaborations (remote)

GROWING

Growing globally with marine bioprospecting programs and blue biotechnology investment.

Entry Requirements

Sri Lanka

Min. EducationBSc Chemistry or Marine Biology with computational skills
Experience0–2 years; cheminformatics or marine biology project experience valued

Preferred

MSc Marine Biotechnology or CheminformaticsPython/RDKit portfolio

Global

Min. EducationBSc Chemistry, Marine Biology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences
Experience0–2 years; natural product or cheminformatics experience helpful

Preferred

MSc Cheminformatics or Marine Drug Discoverypublications in Journal of Natural Products

Helpful Certifications

BSc Chemistry or Marine Biology with computational skillsMSc Marine Biotechnology or CheminformaticsPython for drug discovery (online)

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Freelance: MEDIUMRemote: VERY HIGHCapital: LOW

Platforms (SL)

Research collaboration contractsUpwork (data science for pharma)

Risks & Challenges

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Burnout Risk

LOW

Job Security (SL)

MEDIUM

How to Qualify in Sri Lanka

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At a Glance

SL Salary (entry)Rs.60k – Rs.95k/mo
SL Salary (senior)Rs.210k – Rs.380k/mo
Global (senior)$125k – $195k/yr
SL DemandGROWING
WLB Score8/10
Hours/week~42h
Remote WorkVERY HIGH

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Sectors

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cheminformatics Analysts specialising in Marine Discovery apply computational tools to discover novel bioactive compounds from marine organisms — building databases of marine natural products and running virtual screening campaigns to identify drug leads.

To become a Cheminformatics Analyst (Marine Discovery) in Sri Lanka, you typically need BSc Chemistry or Marine Biology with computational skills. Relevant degree programmes include: Biological Science, Biological Science. Explore step-by-step career roadmaps contributed by Sri Lankan Cheminformatics Analyst (Marine Discovery)s at paths.lk/career-paths/cheminformatics-analyst-marine-discovery.

In Sri Lanka, a Cheminformatics Analyst (Marine Discovery) earns LKR 60k–LKR 95k/month at entry level, LKR 115k–LKR 210k/month at mid-level, and LKR 210k–LKR 380k/month at senior level. Globally, experienced Cheminformatics Analyst (Marine Discovery)s earn USD 195k+/year.

Key skills for a Cheminformatics Analyst (Marine Discovery) in Sri Lanka: Marine natural product databases (MarinLit, AntiMarin), QSAR modelling, Virtual docking, Python/RDKit. Important soft skills: Interdisciplinary curiosity, Scientific writing, Cross-domain collaboration. Tools and software: Python, RDKit, AutoDock Vina, KNIME.

Analyst → Cheminformatics Analyst → Senior Analyst → Marine Drug Discovery Lead

Niche but growing — Sri Lanka's rich marine biodiversity creates unique opportunities in marine drug discovery research.

Yes — Cheminformatics Analyst (Marine Discovery)s have medium freelance potential. Common platforms: Research collaboration contracts, Upwork (data science for pharma).