Biologics Analytics Scientist (LC-MS)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston, MA seeks a talented Research Scientist to advance Biologics discovery. The role emphasizes LC‑MS based method development and characterization of antibodies, antibody‑like scaffolds, bioconjugates, and lipid nanoparticles in a lab‑driven, collaborative setting.

The successful candidate will work with cross‑functional teams, transfer methods, and contribute to developability assessments, with on‑site responsibilities in a fast‑paced research

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in biochemistry or related discipline, 0-3 post‑doc experience, or
• Masters degree with 8+ years relevant employment in biochemistry or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across therapeutic areas to provide detailed product characterization.
• Develop, execute and optimize LC and MS‑based methods for proteins, antibodies, and lipid nanoparticles.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for LC‑MS analysis of proteins and lipid nanoparticles.
• Contribute to developability and manufacturability assessments to support product advancement.
• Transfer analytical methods and provide technical support.
• Participate in group and cross-disciplinary project team meetings.

Skills

LC-MS methods

Biologics characterization

Protein & lipid NP analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent initiative

Education

Ph.D. in biochemistry or related

Masters with 8+ years experience

Tools

Instrument scheduling tools

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston, MA seeks a talented Research Scientist to advance Biologics discovery. The role emphasizes LC‑MS based method development and characterization of antibodies, antibody‑like scaffolds, bioconjugates, and lipid nanoparticles in a lab‑driven, collaborative setting.

The successful candidate will work with cross‑functional teams, transfer methods, and contribute to developability assessments, with on‑site responsibilities in a fast‑paced research