Benjamin Pickman Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Developed several series of chemical libraries of novel lipids intended for future use in mRNA delivery• Utilized analytical methods such as CAD, NMR, and mass spectroscopy to characterize synthesized compounds and to ensure submitted compounds met purity standards• Deviated from known literature when necessary to combat unpredictable reactivity of synthesized compounds

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Synthesize and purify an array of linkers, tail groups, and head groups to create novel, small-molecule inhibitors• Optimize inhibitors by assessing structure-activity relationships using data from previously tested products• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook documenting experimental procedures, observations, and results• Characterize intermediates and confirm purity of final products using NMR

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Responsible for scheduling meetings with prospective students• Assist in developing study plans to tackle concepts students struggle with• Manage and maintain appointments, hours worked requirements, and professionalism

Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

• Independently managed direction of project by designing synthetic routes and derivatives • Designed and performed experiments synthesizing pharmaceutically active compounds and their precursors 3-5 times weekly• Purified and characterized novel and literature-known compounds for each experiment• Recorded results and experimental procedures in an electronic lab notebook following each experiment• Interpreted data from analytical techniques including NMR and mass spectrometry to assess the purity and confirm structure of synthesized compounds

Floral Park, New York

• Cleaned and disinfected throughout the day and before closing daily• Monitored and adjusted water level, pH, and chlorine concentration of pool every hour• Serviced patrons when necessary and answered inquiries many times daily

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry, Junior

Activities and Societies: Jazz Ensemble

High School Diploma