Job Description
job summary:
Join a cutting-edge medicinal chemistry team in Cambridge as a Laboratory Technician III, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing an innovative antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate platform through high-level synthetic organic chemistry. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced chemist to drive complex bioconjugation strategies and independent experimental design, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to solve sophisticated drug discovery challenges at the forefront of the industry.
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 56 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Doctorate
responsibilities:
- You will be joining the medicinal chemistry team at the company, and work in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment to support our antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate platform.
- As part of the medicinal chemistry effort, you will use your strong chemistry background to design, synthesize and purify functionalized oligonucleotides amenable to antibody bioconjugation. You will propose and optimize novel synthetic and bioconjugation methods to support our fast-evolving antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate platform.
- You will collaborate closely with cross-functions teams across medicinal chemistry and other departments to solve complex problems, including reaction optimization, assess synthetic feasibility, and propose novel ideas/concepts.
- You will actively participate in discussions and present results in team meetings.
qualifications:
Required:
- Ph.D. (1-3 years of experience) or M.Sc (8+ years of experience) with strong chemistry background
- Excellent knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry. Proficient in techniques related to synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds.
- Ability to independently design, plan, execute and interpret experiments.
- Demonstrated track record of publications, and/or scientific presentations.
- Should be able to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with drug discovery in an industrial setting.
Preferred:
- Experience with antibody-drug conjugate or antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate drug discovery.
- Experience with bioconjugation chemistry.
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skills: Chemistry
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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