Research Associate I, Medicinal Chemistry

21 hours ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Skills Alliance Full time
Job Title: Research Associate I, Medicinal Chemistry

This is a 12-month contract role at Skills Alliance, where we apply our deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate bench-based research associate to support several grant-funded early drug discovery projects in medicinal chemistry. As a Research Associate I, Medicinal Chemistry, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge medicinal chemistry professional training to drive therapeutic discovery at the bench.

Key Responsibilities
  • Under supervision, synthesize, isolate, and purify novel small molecules to advance ongoing projects.
  • Document work in electronic notebooks in a timely manner.
  • Analyze and effectively present results to the chemistry team.
  • Work in partnership with team members and collaborators to deliver on project goals and milestones.
Requirements
  • B.S. in Chemistry, or a closely related field, with 0-2 years of organic chemistry/medicinal chemistry research experience.
  • Experience with single and multi-step chemical synthesis.
  • Familiarity with modern normal phase, reverse phase chromatography, and HPLC purification techniques.
  • Familiarity with analyzing LCMS and NMR spectra to support compound characterization and registration.
  • A proven record of successful communication and interaction with project team members.
Working Conditions

Normal laboratory conditions and normal office conditions.

Skills Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.



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