Scientist process chemistry contract

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Boston, MA

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

 

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Posted 2025-10-24

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