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Tailored Management

Cambridge, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$58 Per Hour
SKILLS
Antibodies, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Disease, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Feasibility Analysis, Neurology, Organic Chemistry, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Research & Development (R&D), Scientific Publications, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cambridge, MA
POSTED
6 days ago
Title: Scientist III (R&D)
Location: Cambridge, MA - 02142
Contract: 6+ Months - possibility for extension or FTE conversion
Pay Rate: $47 - $58/hour + Benefits

Job Description:
Our client is one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, with a focus on developing therapies for serious neurologic diseases.
We are committed to research that uncovers the underlying biology of complex diseases. The medicinal chemistry group is seeking a creative and self-motivated organic chemist to design, develop, and apply existing and new technologies to antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate drug discovery.
The position is designed to provide a unique opportunity for scientists to gain exposure to drug discovery & development and train in an industry research setting.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-function teams and leverage your strong chemistry background to synthesize oligonucleotide conjugates and support various *** programs.

What You’ll Do
· You will be joining the medicinal chemistry team 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 Client 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 Client ideas/concepts.
· You will actively participate in discussions and present results in team meetings.

Who You Are
You are a team player with a strong background in medicinal/synthetic organic chemistry, capable of running reactions in parallel, and eager to explore new chemistry transformations. You love learning new technological skills and you are interested in improving process efficiencies. You are self-driven, well organized and a team player who can juggle multiple challenges in parallel to make impactful contributions to drug discovery.

Required Skills:
· 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.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Experience with antibody-drug conjugate or antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate drug discovery is a plus.
· Experience with bioconjugation chemistry is a plus.
· Familiarity with drug discovery in an industrial setting.

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About the Company

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Tailored Management

CONNECTING TOP TALENT WITH TOP-TIER OPPORTUNITIES

Tailored Management is a global staffing firm that specializes in partnering with large organizations that run their contingent labor program in a VMS/MSP environment. We have the unique capacity to support programs across all scopes and geographic locations from a single headquarters, successfully elevating program performance across the board and minimizing costs, miscommunication and delivery times. But what do we really do? We bring together the best talent with the greatest opportunities.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
https://www.tailoredmanagement.com/

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