Co-op, Medicinal Chemistry
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Summary
This application is for a 6-month student role from July - December 2023. Resume review begins in January 2023.
This role will be within the medicinal chemistry group at Biogen, working to develop synthetic methodology applicable to pharmaceutically relevant scaffolds. Co-Op will work in Biogen’s state of the art chemistry labs and have access to a variety of NMRs, as well as UPLC-MS and preparative HPLC systems. Although the nature of the project will be focused on synthetic methodology, Co-Op will have option to attend medicinal chemistry meetings and learn the basics of modern medicinal chemistry. Co-Op will work alongside internal Biogen Chemists on developing interesting new methodology or towards refinement of existing methodology.
Position Description
Detailed description of role including but not limited to:
- Running of organic chemical reactions, typically in a parallel format
- Analysis of resulting data via relevant means
- Optimized sets of reaction variables
Example projects may include:
- Utilization of High Throughput Experimentation for reaction development
- Parallel Synthetic Sequences
Qualifications:
- Common Laboratory skills, such as LCMS, Column Chromatography, NMR, and Schlenk Techniques
- Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry
- Background in modern radical chemistry preferred
To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
Education
Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in organic chemistry or a related discipline.
Location
Cambridge, MA