Material Science Principal Scientific Associate (Contract)

Job Description

Temporary Staff, Materials Discovery Group

Functional Area: Engineering and Material Science (EMS)

On site role

12 month contract with chance to extend 

 

Job DescriptionVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is currently searching for temporary staff at the scientific associate level.  The individual will conduct laboratory experiments, including those using automation, independently in a fast-paced environment.  In addition, the individual will manage priorities, demonstrate good documentation skills and clearly communicate to a variety of stakeholders. A successful candidate will have solid understanding of physical organic chemistry and have lab experience in both crystallization and sample characterizations.

 

Key deliverables will include, among others:

• Solubility determination in organic/aqueous systems at controlled temperatures
• Solid form screening via crystallization, stable polymorph identification, phase diagram generation and salt/cocrystal formation
• Sample characterizations using a variety of solid state and physicochemical analytical techniques
• Documentation of experiments and results in laboratory notebooks in a timely fashion and in sufficient detail for replication

 

Desired skills include:

• Good understanding of drug development process
• Solid theoretical and experimental background in materials science
• Skills in all types of crystallization
• Expertise with XRPD, DSC, TGA, DVS, HPLC, and other solid state techniques
• Ability to develop strong partnerships/relationships across functional areas
• Exceptional written and oral communication
• Demonstrated scientific curiosity and self-motivation

 

Minimum Qualifications

• MS (or equivalent degree) or BS with 3 years of experience: majoring in organic/physical organic/supramolecular chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, nanotechnology, bioengineering, pharmaceutical science, analytical chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering
• Completion of Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry coursework and lab work

Company InformationVertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. In addition to our clinical development programs focused on cystic fibrosis, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs aimed at other serious and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. For four years in a row, Science magazine has named Vertex one of its Top Employers in the life sciences. For additional information and the latest updates from the Company, please visit www.vrtx.com. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay Range

$50-$55/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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