Analytical Development Scientist – Drug Substance Analysis

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

On-site role

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a talented analytical chemist to join our Analytical Development group in Boston, MA. You will conduct analytical testing, interpret complex data, and present findings to guide project decisions, while independently designing challenging experiments with high reliability.

Responsibilities include supporting method validation per ICH/FDA guidelines, collaborating across teams, and mentoring junior staff as needed in a fast-paced, GMP-driven environment.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in the life or physical sciences with a focus on analytical chemistry.
• PhD with 0-3 years or MS with 3+ years or BS with 6+ years of relevant analytical development experience.
• Experience with HPLC, GC, KF and broad pharmaceutical analysis techniques.
• Good GMP understanding; hands-on GMP experience and GMP-friendly method development.

Responsibilities

• Analytical testing and data review with interpretation and presentation to guide project decisions.
• Design and perform technically challenging experiments with high reliability.
• Support method validation activities following ICH and FDA guidelines.
• Represent Analytical Development on cross-functional teams.

Skills

HPLC

GC

KF

GMP knowledge

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in life or physical sciences with analytical chemistry

Tools

HPLC system

GC system

KF instrument

ICH/FDA guidelines tooling

Job description

Vertex is seeking a talented analytical chemist to join our Analytical Development group in Boston, MA. You will conduct analytical testing, interpret complex data, and present findings to guide project decisions, while independently designing challenging experiments with high reliability.

Responsibilities include supporting method validation per ICH/FDA guidelines, collaborating across teams, and mentoring junior staff as needed in a fast-paced, GMP-driven environment.