Associate Scientist

Mindlance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a candidate experienced in synthetic organic chemistry for a position in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Responsibilities include developing and performing organic reactions, troubleshooting synthetic routes, and purifying compounds for potential clinical drug development. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills. This role demands adherence to safety practices and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with synthetic organic chemistry.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot synthetic routes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement organic reactions in Medicinal Chemistry.
• Troubleshoot and scout new synthetic routes.
• Perform structural determinations using NMR and Mass Spectral techniques.
• Purify compounds and submit them for biological testing.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Chromatographic purification

Knowledge of NMR and Mass Spectral techniques

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field & 2 years experience

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field & 4 years experience

Job description

Job Description

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

• Synthetic organic chemistry or Medicinal chemistry
• Chromatographic purification
• Knowledge and experience with chemical structure determination

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Work in teams to develop, implement and perform organic reactions for ongoing Medicinal Chemistry teams
• Troubleshoot synthetic routes and reactions, and scout new synthetic routes
• Perform structural determinations using NMR and Mass Spectral techniques
• Purify compounds using chromatographic and other techniques and submit purified compounds to biological testing
• Carry out all laboratory work in accordance with safe practices and comply with all relevant regulations and procedures
• Maintain laboratory notebooks
• Participate in group and project meetings
• Present results to groups
• Aid in the writing of papers and patent applications

This individual will be part of a Medicinal Chemistry group, with responsibilities including (but not limited to) the synthesis and purification of novel compounds for potential clinical drug development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree & 2 years of synthetic organic chemistry experience
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree & 4 years of synthetic organic chemistry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Focus or specialization in synthetic organic or medicinal chemistry
• Demonstrated ability to scout and troubleshoot synthetic routes
• Clear understanding of structural determination using NMR and Mass Spectral techniques as well as knowledge of purification methods
• Demonstration of good lab practices, with particular attention to safety
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to work well in teams