Steven Murkli Jr.

Steven Murkli Jr. is a highly skilled synthetic chemist specializing in supramolecular chemistry, with extensive experience in drug discovery and platform innovation. Currently serving as a Senior Scientist at NJ Bio, Inc. since November 2021, Steven has previously held roles at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Maryland, where a Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry was obtained. A Bachelor of Science in Biology was earned from Rider University, where Steven also gained research experience as a laboratory technician and research assistant. Notable contributions include the synthesis and characterization of cucurbit[n]uril host molecules for drug applications and the development of synthetic strategies at Merck during an internship.