Synthetic Chemist

Overview

Atinary is at the forefront of revolutionizing R&D with our self-driving lab technology. We combine cutting-edge AI and automation with deep scientific expertise to accelerate chemical innovation. Our Boston lab, a hub for small molecule synthesis, is fully integrated with Atinary’s no-code AI platform, SDLabs, enabling autonomous experimentation and pushing the boundaries of discovery. Join a multidisciplinary team spanning California and Lausanne, Switzerland, and contribute to transforming the R&D landscape.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Synthetic Chemist in our new self-driving lab in Boston, which is poised to revolutionize the R&D landscape and set new standards. Focused on small molecule synthesis, automation and artificial intelligence (machine learning) for chemistry, this cutting-edge lab will be fully automated and integrated with Atinary’s no-code AI platform, –SDLabs– to drive autonomous experimentation, allowing us to push the boundaries of chemical innovation.

As an Atinary Scientist, you will play a crucial role in the success of the Atinary Lab, contributing your expertise to design, execute, and optimize synthetic pathways for small molecules, leveraging automation and AI tools to successfully execute the vision of Self-driving LabsTM, that is, AI-driven and fully automated labs that revolutionize the R&D and discovery processes.

You will also collaborate with Atinary’s multi-disciplinary team across multiple locations, including California and Lausanne, Switzerland. Your innovative approach and technical acumen will be key to unlocking new possibilities in accelerated synthetic chemistry and advancing Atinary’s mission to transform chemical innovation with its Self-driving Labs technology.

The ideal candidate will bring lab expertise in robotics, automation, hands-on experience with high-throughput platforms (HTE), and a strong background in synthetic chemistry or chemical engineering.

• Design & Optimization of Synthetic Routes:
  Develop, refine, and implement efficient, reproducible, and scalable synthetic pathways for small molecules.
• Integration of Automation and AI:
  Collaborate with engineers and software teams to seamlessly integrate lab automation and Atinary’s SDLabs AI tools into experimental workflows.
• Experimental Execution & Troubleshooting:
  Conduct hands-on synthesis, monitor reaction progress, and adeptly troubleshoot experimental challenges to ensure high throughput and reliability.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation:
  Analyze experimental outcomes using computational and AI-assisted platforms to extract critical insights and guide future iterations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Actively engage with multidisciplinary teams across Boston, California, and Lausanne to share findings, align priorities, and contribute to overall lab progress.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer:
  Maintain meticulous lab records, contribute to scientific reporting, and foster knowledge sharing within and beyond the lab.
• Continuous Innovation:
  Stay abreast of advances in synthetic methodologies and autonomous R&D, proposing new strategies and enhancements.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Uphold the highest lab safety standards and ensure all processes comply with relevant regulatory and environmental guidelines.

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related pharmaceutical science with 8+ years of hands-on industry experience; OR
• Master’s degree in Chemistry (ideally Organic Chemistry), Medicinal Chemistry, or a related pharmaceutical science with 6+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related pharmaceutical science with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Synthetic Chemistry Expertise:
  Strong expertise in organic synthesis with proven experience in designing and optimizing synthetic routes.
• Analytical Techniques:
  Expertise with analytical techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and Agilent Open Lab is essential.
• Lab Automation:
  Demonstrated 4+ years of experience with lab automation, particularly in the design and implementation of automated…