Research Scientist, Synthetic Technologies

Role Summary

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. 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.

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

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in synthetic organic chemistry and 0-5+ years of industrial experience. This is not a PhD-level position.
• 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.
• Enthusiasm for the development of green and sustainable synthesis methods is preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills to proactively collaborate with medicinal chemistry teams in order to identify opportunities to positively impact projects.

Education

• Not applicable beyond the above degree requirements.