About the role#
This co-op program offers undergraduate students the chance to work in organic chemistry labs on synthetic methodology projects. You will work under the mentorship of a medicinal chemist to lead a project from initial hit through scope and mechanistic studies, with the goal of producing a first-author, peer-reviewed publication. You will also join the broader medicinal chemistry team to participate in project meetings and the design-make-test-analyze cycle.
What you'll do#
- Learn safety principles and procedures for working in a chemistry lab.
- Execute reaction discovery and optimization using analytical equipment like UPLC and NMR.
- Synthesize, purify, and characterize new compounds using 1H/13C/19F NMR, HRMS, and IR.
- Maintain detailed ELN records to support reproducibility and SI preparation.
- Contribute to manuscript preparation, including data tables, figures, schemes, and SI compilation.
- Attend project meetings and assist with the synthesis of project compounds.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a B.S. in Chemistry or a related field with at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Junior or Senior standing.
- Completion of organic chemistry I and II with associated lab courses.
- Demonstrated hands-on synthetic experience.
- Familiarity with ChemDraw, Reaxys, and interpreting NMR, MS, and chromatographic data.
- Exposure to scientific writing through posters, manuscripts, or SI.
- Undergraduate research or industry co-op experience in synthetic chemistry.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 6 months from July 12 to December 17, 2027.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Residency within 50 miles of the Boston area.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position located in Cambridge or Devens, Massachusetts.
- The role is a full-time, paid co-op for the Fall 2027 term.
About Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb is a public pharmaceutical company founded in 1887. It focuses on research and development in areas such as oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease. The company maintains its headquarters in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. It employs over 38,000 people across various global locations.
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