Process Chemistry Scientist - Boston, United States - Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Verified Company

Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Description:

The Process Chemistry Scientist will design and perform synthetic organic experiments efficiently, independently and fit-for-purpose chemistry for the stage of development (pre-clinical through P3) with a high degree of independence.

This role will outline study designs, execute on complex experiments, and complete work in a self-sufficient manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs reactions monitoring using a variety of analytical methods and work with analysts to develop sufficient methods.
Generates effective hypotheses to pursue synthesis or manufacturing goals and set new experimental direction.
Understands and develops synthetic plans for synthesis development of molecules.
Provides technical recommendations within the company regarding process chemistry by assisting other chemists in Process Chemistry and Development and/or articulating issues to upper management.
Makes conceptual contributions to development activities and scientific strategies; introduces some new methodologies and solutions to overcome synthetic and manufacturing obstacles.
Employs new principles and concepts from other fields to promote new progress in synthesis.
Develops familiarity with SOPs and GMPs and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and SOPs.
Contributes to reports and regular updates at appropriate project intervals while maintaining detailed laboratory records.

Knowledge and Skills:

Expanded conceptual understanding of their discipline, informed on relevant literature and aspects of drug development including regulations and compliance
Ability to provide data suitable for regulatory submissions
Recognized as a technical source within the department
Ability to provide informal guidance to new team members and mentor junior team members
Lab experience for the preparation of synthetic organic compounds
Experience in purification and data analysis of organic compounds
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex technical/scientific information to others in straightforward situations

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience or a PhD with 03 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and 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