Medicinal Chemistry Research Scientist

Job Description

General Summary:

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has an exciting opportunity for a lab-based Research Scientist in the field of medicinal chemistry. Job responsibilities include the preparation of both single and focused sets of small organic molecules, developing and optimizing synthetic methods, creating and interpreting project-relevant Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) and problem solving. Candidates must demonstrate an expert understanding of organic reaction mechanisms, formulation of executable synthetic routes, up-to-date understanding of contemporary synthetic methods as well as an ability to balance rational concepts with creativity which includes the development of new synthetic methodology as needed. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently and be able to multi-task collaboratively in teams while adapting to rapidly changing needs. A strong desire to grow as a medicinal chemist w...