Scientist, Process Chemistry (Contract) 21655

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

Requisition Disclaimer This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals ("Vertex"). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

No C2C or Third-Party Vendors

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