job summary: As the largest staffing and recruitment agency in the world, we can commit to finding you the perfect role that gives you the opportunity to learn and grow in the life sciences arena. Utilizing a recruiter for your job search gives you access to a large network of top employers as well as detailed information about hundreds of positions. With a hefty goal of discovering medical breakthroughs to treat devastating neurological ailments, our partner is focused on furthering research and finding ways to improve our healthcare system. You can feel secure in the fact that you will be paving the way to life changing practices when you work for this well-known team! location: Cambridge, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $60 - 75 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Doctorate responsibilities: The company is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in therapies for serious neurological, immunological, and rare diseases, is seeking a talented and motivated Medicinal Chemist to join our Medicinal Chemistry group. As a Medicinal Chemist, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and applying synthetic methodologies to address challenging chemistry issues within our internal drug discovery programs. Design of Synthesis: Design and enable robust synthetic routes for the synthesis of targets to be tested against a neurodegenerative disease. Proactively propose a mix of advanced and/or established organic chemistry techniques and innovative approaches to address synthetic challenges, playing a pivotal role in our drug development pipeline.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including the High Throughput Experimentation, Parallel Medicinal Chemistry, and Purification Services groups, to address synthetic challenges and enable the synthesis of key project compounds.Team Contribution: Prioritize targets, engage in team discussions, and present results internally. qualifications: You are a self-driven team player with a strong background in medicinal/synthetic organic chemistry. You love learning new technological skills, are eager to explore new chemistry transformations and improve process efficiencies. Ph.D. (1-3 years of experience) or M.Sc (8+ years of experience) with strong chemistry backgroundExcellent 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. Required A team player who works effectively within a diverse team of co-workers and across disciplines.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.Excellent communication skills and fluency in lab science.Strict adherence to standard lab procedures and safety practices. Preferred Previous experience in parallel synthesis, design of experiments, automation, reaction optimization or other technologies in the context of organic synthesis is highly desirableFamiliarity with small molecule drug discovery skills: Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. 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 health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.