Process Chemist Scientist

Process Chemist Scientist
Location: Boston MA (onsite)
Duration: 1 year with possible extension

· MUST HAVE experience in organic synthesis & lab experience

· Knowledge in setting up reactions

· Organic chemistry knowledge

Job Description

This role will support drug substance development programs performing synthetic organic chemistry in the laboratory at a high level to design and execute syntheses of challenging compounds, troubleshoot a diverse range of chemistry issues and devise corrective solutions, and analyze complex data sets that leads to clear conclusion or recommendations to guide the synthetic decision. In addition, the individual is expected to work both independently and in a matrix team environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Designs, executes, and interprets synthetic organic experiments with a high degree of reliability, independence, and attention to detail

· Proficient in application and utility of a variety of analytical tools (NMR, HPLC, LCMS, Biotage) to monitor and analyze experiments

· Generate effective hypotheses to pursue synthesis goals and set new experimental direction

· Multitask to execute multiple experiments in an efficient manner

· Makes conceptual contributions to development activities and scientific strategies

· Develops novel and creative solutions to overcome synthetic and manufacturing obstacles

· Employs new principles and technologies to promote progress in the synthesis

· Maintains accurate records of experiments and results in a laboratory notebook and authors reports as assigned

· Draft, review and submit required documentation pertaining to the development and preparation of drug substances under cGMP environment

· Be familiar with SOPs and GMPs and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and SOPs

· Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

· PhD with 0 – 3 years relevant synthetic chemistry experience or

· MS with over 2 – 6 years relevant synthetic chemistry experience or

· BS with over 2 – 10 years relevant synthetic chemistry experience