Job Description:
Senior Research Associate – Formulation Development
Formulation Development seeks a dedicated scientist to join a diligent team working to discover, develop, and commercialize therapies for patients with serious diseases. The incumbent will join our innovative preclinical formulation group to play a hands-on role in driving the selection of drug candidates for clinical evaluation.
The ideal candidate has a fundamental understanding of chemistry and physics and has direct experience in a research laboratory (e.g., undergraduate research, cooperative training program or summer internship). The candidate must comfortably take initiative, be curious, and show resilience in solving complex problems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute laboratory experiments and interpret analytical data to meet established project timelines
- Prepare preclinical formulations of small molecule drug candidates to be dosed by various routes of administration for pharmacology, PK, and toxicology studies
- Evaluate the physicochemical/solid state properties of lead candidates to aid in advancement to the clinic (e.g., solubility and stability in bio-relevant media, thermal analysis, etc)
- Maintain accurate and complete laboratory notebook in real time
- Comply with all relevant ethical, safety, and training procedures
Knowledge and Skills:
- A degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering (or closely related major) with coursework in at least the following branches: physical, analytical, organic, and biochemistry
- Experience as an Undergraduate Researcher Coop, or Intern conducting experiments in the laboratory (beyond course-associated work)
- Working knowledge of solid-state analytical techniques including: XRPD, DSC, TGA, DVS considered a plus
- HPLC experience considered a plus
- Strong technical writing and excellent verbal communication skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering (or closely related major) with 0+ years The candidate will have completed coursework in at least the following areas: physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.
Pay Range:
$35-40/HR
Requisition Disclaimer:
This job posting is for a is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. 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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