We are seeking a talented undergraduate coop student to work as an organic and medicinal chemist in our lab in Cambridge, MA. Working under the general supervision of the Lab Director and from experienced lab members, the successful candidate will conduct a variety of organic chemistry synthesis experiments to prepare compounds for biological testing. This is a great opportunity for a student who is looking for practical research experience in a medicinal chemistry lab and its application to treatments for neurological diseases.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Successfully perform organic reactions to synthesize novel drug-like compounds on small (5-10 mg) and larger (1-10g) scales including isolation of products with the appropriate use of recrystallization, column chromatography, and prep-HPLC

2. Maintain notebook and characterization data, including NMR and LC-MS spectra of new compounds

3. Develop an understanding of the structure activity relationships (SAR) for analogs on the project. Application of this knowledge to the design and synthesis of new analogs for projects

4. Perform literature searches

5. The ability to work well in diverse teams is very important as the candidate will interact significantly with researchers at all levels of ability in the lab

6. Strong written, verbal communications and computer skills are essential.

7. Discusses progress of work regularly with supervisor.

8. All other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School Diploma Required.

* Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication.

* Interest in organic and medicinal chemistry, neurosciencek.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

* Good organizational skills, detail oriented

* Sound degree of computer literacy

* Ability to methodically record data and to analyze data

* Ability to perform a variety of organic laboratory work

* Good interpersonal and communication skills

* Ability to demonstrate professionalism

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal laboratory environment.

May be exposed, under controlled conditions, to hazardous materials.