organic chemists for internships in chemical process research.

<1 jaar

Mentored by an industry expert, you will contribute to the development of synthetic routes
towards organic molecules in the context of a drug discovery project. The ultimate goal is to
contribute to delivering synthetic methods that enable medicinal chemistry activities in
finding novel drug candidate molecules (=diversity-oriented approaches), or provide methods
that enable a more efficient, scalable, green and sustainable production of selected compounds
(=target-oriented approaches). In both contexts, you will have the chance to contribute to the
improvement of patients¿ lives.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Work together with a group of highly motivated scientists in a pioneering laboratory in
the J&J chemistry department.
- Participate in active drug development programs.
- Evaluate synthetic methods to support the structure-activity-relationship (SAR) studies
or evaluate and optimize synthetic steps to enable best process chemistry.
- After an initial training and introduction in the department, able to independently
operate (under supervision) and propose alternatives or solutions for challenging
synthetic routes.
Qualifications:
- Strong theoretical and practical background in organic synthesis.
- Experience with analysis techniques like LC-MS and HNMR.
- Highly motivated and open attitude to operate and learn in a dynamic
scientific environment, both independent and as part of a team.
- Fast learner, independent & critical thinker.
- Able to efficiently work with common software packages like
Office 365, SciFinder, ChemDraw.