Medicinal Organic Chemist - Chemical Biology (BS or MS)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Internal job title: Research Scientist I / Research Scientist II

Position Location: Cambridge, MA, onsite. #LI-onsite

Job description

In this lab-based role, with team assistance, you will carry out multi-step organic chemistry synthesis routes preparing organic molecules that test molecular biology hypotheses and interrogate molecular pathways implicated in disease. You will leverage your expertise in mechanistic organic chemistry to effect functional group transformations building up complex structures. You will use modern purification techniques for final product isolation and then gather and analyze characterization data for structural confirmation. You will analyze assay results using data tools and leveraging Data Science and A.I. to work through the Design, Make, Test, Analyze (DMTA) cycle.

Key responsibilities:

• Designcompoundsbased off team or individual hypotheses,andcarry out multi-step synthesesof small molecules

• Analyze and interpret data,solve synthetic issues and design follow-up experiments

• Collaborate with peers and workeffectivelyand efficientlyasan importantpart of across-functional team

• Adhere to laboratorysafetypolicies andpractices

Essential Requirements:

• BS orMS degreein chemistry; 0-5 years of industrial experience. This is not a PhD-level position.

• A mechanistic understanding of organic chemistry; knowledge of modern organic synthetic methods; medicinal chemistry knowledge is a plus

• Familiarity withcommon chemistry synthesis, purification, and analytical techniques

• Strongproblem solving andcommunication skills

Desirable Requirements:

• Expertise in chemical biologyand synthesis of chemical probestoaddress impactful biological and conceptual questions.

• Hands-onexperienceinsynthesisof a wide range of compound classes, practical techniques,method development,andpurification techniques.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $66,800 and $124,000 per year for Research Scientist I, and between $81,200 and $150,800 per year for Research Scientist II. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills andexperience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the publishedsalary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of therole, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life anddisability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. Inaddition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days,holidays and other leaves.

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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.

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