Novartis Group Companies
Research Scientist, Synthetic Technologies
Novartis Group Companies, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Research Scientist I/II (Cambridge, MA)
We are seeking a highly talented and motivated synthetic/medicinal chemist to join the Synthesis Technologies Team within the 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 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.
Your responsibilities will include
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.
Desired Skills Algorithms, Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Automation, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Biology, Chemical Laboratory, Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Creativity, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, HPLC, Innovation, Innovative Medicines, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Physics.
EEO Statement The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1 (877) 395‑2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Your responsibilities will include
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.
Desired Skills Algorithms, Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Automation, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Biology, Chemical Laboratory, Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Creativity, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, HPLC, Innovation, Innovative Medicines, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Physics.
EEO Statement The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1 (877) 395‑2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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