Research Scientist: Innovative Green Synthesis

U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life and disability benefits

401(k) with company contribution and 2

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. in Cambridge, MA, seeks a talented synthetic/medicinal chemist to join the Synthesis Technologies Team within Global Discovery Chemistry.

The role involves conducting scalable synthesis and purification, exploring innovative methods, collaborating with global teams, and ensuring safety.

Candidates should have BS or MS in synthetic organic chemistry with 2–5 years of postgrad experience, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in synthetic organic chemistry with 2–5 years of relevant postgraduate experience.
• Experience in multi-step synthesis of drug substances and purification.
• Strong observational, organizational, data management and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct task-oriented synthesis and purification from milligram to multi-gram scale.
• Anticipate pitfalls and optimize routes/conditions.
• Explore innovative synthetic methods for building blocks and drug substances.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure seamless workflow.
• Perform structural and stereochemical elucidation.
• Adhere to laboratory safety policies.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Multi-step synthesis

Data management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BS or MS in synthetic organic chemistry

Tools

Purification techniques

Job description

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. in Cambridge, MA, seeks a talented synthetic/medicinal chemist to join the Synthesis Technologies Team within Global Discovery Chemistry.

The role involves conducting scalable synthesis and purification, exploring innovative methods, collaborating with global teams, and ensuring safety.

Candidates should have BS or MS in synthetic organic chemistry with 2–5 years of postgrad experience, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication.