Exploratory Chemistry Co-op: Solve Solubility & Stability

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Boston

Total rewards package

Job summary

Vertex Exploratory Chemistry Co-Op in Boston offers a 6-month, full-time, paid program for students pursuing advanced degrees in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. You’ll gain hands-on experience across chemistry and biology teams, preparing reagents, running experiments, and analyzing data to support process development and manufacturing readiness.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and professional growth, with a January–July 2027 schedule, rolling reviews, and a competitive pay of

Qualifications

• Senior, Master’s, or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required.
• Experience with small molecule solubility and stability studies or related assays preferred.
• Familiarity with LC-MS data interpretation and chemical handling best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize chemical reagents and mixtures for small molecule studies.
• Support solubility and stability assessments under defined conditions.
• Process and interpret LC-MS data for identity and degradation profiling.
• Document methods, observations, and results clearly for reproducibility.
• Summarize findings and provide recommendations to optimize workflows for the T1D program.

Skills

LC-MS familiarity

Small molecule interactions

Organic chemistry

Education

Senior, Master’s, PhD Chemical Engineering/Chemistry degree

Tools

LC-MS instruments

Job description

Vertex Exploratory Chemistry Co-Op in Boston offers a 6-month, full-time, paid program for students pursuing advanced degrees in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. You’ll gain hands-on experience across chemistry and biology teams, preparing reagents, running experiments, and analyzing data to support process development and manufacturing readiness.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and professional growth, with a January–July 2027 schedule, rolling reviews, and a competitive pay of