|
WHAT
IN
Sr Scientific Associate Analytical Development
Job
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
US
-
Cambridge,
Massachusetts
Job Code - 674BR
Position - FULL TIME
Job First Active on: Thursday, November 05, 2009
APPLY TO THIS JOB (You will be applying directly to Vertex Pharmaceuticals for this position!)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Sr Scientific Associate, Analytical Development
Consistently and passionately challenging the boundaries of their knowledge, our Analytical Development team employs traditional and innovative analytical techniques and Quality-by-Design principles to develop and validate the analytical tools used to ensure the safety, efficacy and quality of Vertex pharmaceutical products. As a Sr Scientific Associate in the Analytical Development group, this role will support the drug development programs at Vertex through analytical method development, validation and transfer efforts, with special emphasis on drug substance support, drug product support or both. With an expertise in laboratory techniques commonly used in the analysis of pharmaceutical products, this position will help to ensure that suitable methods are in place at Vertex.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Identify and document critical factors that effect method performance
- Serve as point of contact with contract manufacturing and testing labs to ensure optimal method performance during method transfers
- Assist in troubleshooting
We do not currently have any positions open in Pharmacology; however we are interested in establishing relationships with well qualified talent today for opportunities we plan to open in the future.
REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS: Sr Scientific Associate, Analytical Development
- A Master's or Bachelor's degree in the life sciences or physical sciences with a preference for a concentration in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- 0 - 4 years of academic experience in a chemistry or analytical chemistry laboratory setting with some previous related industry experience preferred
- Familiarity with, or a desire to gain a working understanding of, HPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, FT-IR, UV-VIS, KF and other instruments used in the analysis of pharmaceutical products
- An interest in and passion for establishing a career in analytical development and the biopharmaceutical industries
- The ability to work successfully in both a team environment as well as independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Established organizational skills
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a global biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of breakthrough small molecule drugs for serious diseases. The Company's strategy is to commercialize its products both independently and in collaboration with major pharmaceutical companies. Vertex's product pipeline is focused on viral diseases, cystic fibrosis, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and pain. Vertex co-discovered the HIV protease inhibitor, Lexiva, with GlaxoSmithKline.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Back To Results
Apply to this job!
View Company Jobs
Free Career Test
Your Resume on 75 Job Sites
|
The goal of CareerTopJobs is to help candidates find
jobs more easily, like the job listed on this page, "Sr Scientific Associate, Analytical Development, in Cambridge, Massachusetts - Vertex Pharmaceuticals". We hope CareerTopJobs will become your job source for finding open job positions in the
Biotechnology and
Pharmaceutical industry job market.
