Analytical Development Senior Research Associate

$20,800 - $20,800/Yr

Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Analytical Development Senior Research Associate will be a key member of the Formulation Development team at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, focusing on supporting drug development programs through dissolution testing and method development. The role requires strong communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, troubleshoots and conducts dissolution experiments in support of drug product process development
• Performs dissolution stability testing on drug products
• Maintains accurate records of experiments and results in an electronic laboratory notebook and authors reports as assigned
• Maintains general lab equipment, including HPLCs and dissolution systems
• Collates data systematically, and compiles results for discussion with manager
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other relevant discipline
• 0-2 years relevant analytical experience
• Demonstrates ability to provide high quality data collected in a compliant fashion in support of regulatory submissions and/or manufacturing
• Demonstrates effective, self-sufficient communication skills, especially in peer/team discussions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects
• Ability to work successfully in both a team/matrix environment
• Attention to detail, good verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Great benefits
• Holiday shutdown
• 4 weeks vacation
• Generous RSUs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)