Medicinal Chemistry Fall 2027 Co-op (Undergrad)

Bristol Myers Squibb•Devens, MA

1d•$24 - $30

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Medicinal Chemistry Co-op Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to advance innovative science in organic chemistry labs and gain industry and functional expertise. The co-op will lead a synthetic methodology project from initial hit through scope and mechanistic studies, with the goal of producing a first-author, peer-reviewed publication by the end of the term. Under the direct mentorship of a medicinal chemist, the co-op will also participate in medicinal chemistry team meetings and the design-make-test-analyze (DMTA) cycle, with opportunities to contribute to the synthesis of program intermediates and final targets. This is a temporary, full-time position for six months, from July 12 through December 17, 2027, requiring 40 hours per week. The role is intended to last for the duration of the co-op program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment. Pay is $24.00–$30.00; the posting does not specify the pay period or currency. Limited benefits may be available depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a B.S. in Chemistry or a closely related field.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Completion of organic chemistry I and II with lab courses.
Demonstrated hands-on synthetic experience.
Available full-time, 40 hours per week, for six months from July 12 through December 17, 2027.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Fast learner who welcomes feedback and adapts approaches based on data and mentorship.
Proficiency or familiarity with core synthetic techniques, including Schlenk line/inert atmosphere, anhydrous solvent handling, workup, flash chromatography, and crystallization.
Familiarity with interpreting NMR, MS, and chromatographic data.

Nice To Haves

Junior or senior standing.
Familiarity with ChemDraw and Reaxys.
Undergraduate research or industry co-op experience in synthetic chemistry.
Exposure to scientific writing, such as supplementary information, posters, or manuscripts.
Boston-area residence, with university or home within 50 miles.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow principles and procedures for working safely in a chemistry lab.
Execute reaction discovery and optimization using analytical equipment, including UPLC and NMR.
Synthesize, purify, and fully characterize new compounds using 1H/13C/19F NMR, HRMS, and IR as appropriate.
Maintain rigorous electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) records to support supplementary information preparation and reproducibility.
Contribute to manuscript preparation, including figures, schemes, supplementary information compilation, and data tables.
Attend medicinal chemistry project meetings and observe or assist with synthesis of project compounds as time allows.
Lead a synthetic methodology project from initial hit through scope and mechanistic studies, aiming for a first-author, peer-reviewed publication by the end of the term.
Participate in the medicinal chemistry team and design-make-test-analyze (DMTA) cycle, with opportunities to contribute to synthesis of program intermediates and final targets.