Industrial Placement Student - Chemistry (12 months)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Flex @ Vertex

Hybrid option

Job summary

Vertex is offering a student placement in the Medicinal Chemistry Department at our Milton Park facility in Oxfordshire. You will gain hands-on experience in organic chemistry lab practices and medicinal chemistry, working as part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team embedded in our drug discovery programs.

Candidates should be currently studying Chemistry with at least three years of study completed by August 2027, be highly motivated, and demonstrate excellent teamwork and communication as

Qualifications

• Studying Chemistry with at least three years completed by Aug 2027.
• Passion for organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain significant experience in organic chemistry lab practices and medicinal chemistry.
• Work as part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team embedded in our research laboratories.
• Develop understanding of the drug discovery process from target validation through to small molecule discovery and optimisation.

Skills

Organic Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Industrial Placement in degree

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionVertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, MA, Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices around the world in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.Main Duties & ObjectivesWe have a number of student placements in the Medicinal Chemistry Department at our research facility in Milton Park, Oxfordshire. As part of your project, opportunities will be available to gain significant experience in organic chemistry lab practices and medicinal chemistry. As a member of a chemistry team, you will be working in a close-knit, multidisciplinary team, embedded in our research laboratories, where you can expect to gain a broad understanding of the drug discovery process from target validation through to small molecule discovery and optimisation.Person SpecificationStudying a Chemistry degree preferably having completed at least three years of study by August 2027Passion for organic and medicinal chemistryHighly motivatedExcellent team workingEffective communication skillsCandidates must be studying a university qualification which incorporates an Industrial Placement as a formal, accredited part of their studiesRole DurationSeptember 2027 to August 2028Our Ways of Working:Flex @ Vertex detailsFlex Designation: On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility StatusOn-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.Flex Designation:On-Site DesignatedFlex Eligibility Status:In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select2. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.#LI-HybridCompany InformationVertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]