Scientist, Process Chemistry (Contract) 21655

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a talented synthetic organic chemist in Boston. You will support drug substance development, conducting experiments and analyses while ensuring compliance with regulations. This role requires a strong background in chemistry, critical thinking, and excellent communication skills to navigate complex challenges.

Qualifications

• PhD with 0 - 3 years, MS with 2 - 6 years, or BS with 2 - 10 years of experience in synthetic chemistry.
• Experience in drug substance development and laboratory techniques.
• Familiarity with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute synthetic organic experiments with high reliability.
• Analyze and interpret complex data using various analytical tools.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare reports.

Skills

Analytical tools proficiency

Synthetic organic chemistry

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

BS in Chemistry

Job description

Job Description

Vertex is seeking a talented individual to join our process chemistry group in Boston, MA. This role will support drug substance development programs at Vertex performing synthetic organic chemistry in the laboratory at a high level to design and execute syntheses of challenging compounds, troubleshoot a diverse range of chemistry issues and devise corrective solutions, and analyze complex data sets that leads to clear conclusion or recommendations to guide the synthetic decision. In addition, the individual is expected to work both independently and in a matrix team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, executes, and interprets synthetic organic experiments with a high degree of reliability, independence, and attention to detail
• Proficient in application and utility of a variety of analytical tools (NMR, HPLC, LCMS, Biotage) to monitor and analyze experiments
• Generate effective hypotheses to pursue synthesis goals and set new experimental direction
• Multitask to execute multiple experiments in an efficient manner
• Develops novel and creative solutions to overcome synthetic and manufacturing obstacles
• Maintains accurate records of experiments and results in a laboratory notebook and authors reports as assigned
• Draft, review and submit required documentation pertaining to the development and preparation of drug substances under cGMP environment
• Be familiar with SOPs and GMPs and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and SOPs
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• PhD with 0 – 3 years relevant synthetic chemistry experience or
• MS with over 2 – 6 years relevant synthetic chemistry experience or
• BS with over 2 – 10 years relevant synthetic chemistry experience

Pay Range

$55-$65/hr

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