Research Scientist, Synthetic Technologies
About The Position
We are seeking a highly talented and motivated synthetic / medicinal chemist to join the Synthesis Technologies Team within Global Discovery Chemistry group at BioMedical Research (NIBR) at our Cambridge, MA site. We are a highly collaborative and global group of curious, unbossed chemists across multiple disciplines where we value your ideas, personal growth, and career aspirations. You will be given opportunities to explore the power of cutting-edge science and technology and be empowered to take smart risks. Using your creativity and tenacity, you will contribute to the discovery, development, and characterization of small molecules to further GDC’s mission to discover innovative medicines. You will join an energizing and collaborative research environment working alongside colleagues who are committed to improving human health through the discovery of transformative medicines. Join us and help us reimagine medicine!
Requirements
- BS or MS degree in synthetic organic chemistry and relevant 2-5 years of postgraduate experience.
- Strong working knowledge and practical experience in synthetic organic methodology, multi-step preparation of drug substances, and synthetic problem-solving
- Excellent observational, organizational, data management and documentation skills.
- Outstanding communication skills to proactively collaborate with medicinal chemistry teams in order to identify opportunities to positively impact projects.
Nice To Haves
- Enthusiasm for the development of green and sustainable synthesis methods is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Independently, effectively and safely conduct task-oriented synthesis and purification from milligram to multi-gram scale.
- Anticipate potential synthetic pitfalls and proactively work on alternative routes/conditions.
- Explore and deploy innovative and cutting-edge synthetic methods for the construction of pharmaceutically relevant building blocks and drug substances.
- Interact globally with internal and external chemistry teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Perform structural and stereochemical elucidation.
- Adhere to laboratory safety policies and practices
Benefits
- performance-based cash incentive
- eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards
- health, life and disability benefits
- a 401(k) with company contribution and match
- a variety of other benefits
- a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
