Analytical Development Scientist

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Analytical Development Scientist to support both internal laboratory efforts and external CDMO activities. This position plays a critical role in analytical method execution, data review, and cross‑functional CMC collaboration, supporting early‑phase clinical development for protein therapeutics.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute internal laboratory testing for potency, impurity, and bioassay assays using established methods
• Conduct internal inventory tracking and manage material shipments
• Support CDMO method development and qualification efforts
• Review analytical method data, protocols, and reports provided by CDMOs
• Contribute to the preparation of internal and external presentations for cross‑functional CMC stakeholders
• Perform regulatory filing data verification and ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Process Development, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs

Required Experience and

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
• Minimum 5+ years of laboratory experience (academic experience acceptable; industry preferred)
• Prior experience in Analytical Development or CMC within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

Required Knowledge and

Skills:

• Direct laboratory experience executing U/HPLC and capillary electrophoresis (CE) analytical methods
• Working knowledge of ICH guidelines relevant to analytical method development
• Ability to critically analyze and review technical documentation and data packages
• Self‑motivated, organized, and innovative, with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative and team‑oriented mindset

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience developing analytical biochemistry or bioassays
• Previous experience in a high‑throughput testing laboratory environment

Contract Length: 6 months.

$59/hr – $71/hr.

Monday – Friday

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 other job‑related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

No C2C or Third-Party Vendors