Analytical Development Research Scientist

About the role

Vertex is seeking a talented individual to join our Analytical Development group in Boston, MA. As a member of an industry leading CMC team, this individual will help advance transformative medicines treating the underlying cause of serious diseases by conducting analytical chemistry activities for small molecule development programs. Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Responsibilities

• Analytical testing and data review, as well as collation, interpretation, and presentation of complex data along with recommendations to guide project decisions and new research activities
• Independently designing and performing technically challenging experiments in a resourceful manner with a high degree of reliability and attention to detail
• Solving complex problems to support crucial project goals, as well as innovation of research methodology to address important questions enabling the advancement of development programs
• Supporting method validation activities, including designing validation protocols that follow ICH and FDA guidelines and address critical factors that may not be mandated by the guidelines but are essential for validating the methods for their intended use
• Representing Analytical Development on cross‑functional pharmaceutical development teams
• Prioritizing studies, considering feasibility, timelines, and project impact
• Troubleshooting and maintaining general lab equipment, including LCs
• Maintaining accurate records of experiments and results in an