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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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At Vertex, we bring together the brightest minds in the relentless pursuit of creating transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, we are one of only a handful of biotechnology companies founded since 1976 that has discovered and developed four or more approved medicines in our own labs. In addition to the four medicines we’ve developed to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis, we have ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases.

Our U.S. headquarters are in Boston’s Innovation District, our International headquarters are located in London, UK, and we have research and development (R&D) sites and commercial offices in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America. With more than two-thirds of our employees dedicated to research and development (R&D), we are consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work, including nine consecutive years on Science magazine’s Top Employers list. For company updates and to learn more about us visit www.vrtx.com. You can also get to know us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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  • 13 days ago

    Principal Research Scientist, Lipid Chemistry

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Principal Research Scientist, Lipid Chemist for Non-Viral Delivery, is self-reliant with a strong record of accomplishments, independently identifying and solving tough problems, repeatedly, across a number of critical and diverse projects. The Principal Research Scientist innovates proficiently and generates insights that influence research strategies. Responsibilities will include the design and synthesis of lipids within a project. Demonstrates resourcefulness ...

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  • 13 days ago

    Senior Research Scientist, Lipid Chemistry

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Senior Scientist, Lipid Chemist for Non-Viral Delivery, is responsible for experimental productivity and emerging creativity and versatility. The Senior Research Scientist designs and executes elaborate experiments for major research projects. Responsibilities may include the design and synthesis of lipids within a project. Demonstrates resourcefulness in running multiple activities concurrently, all related to achievement of goals/objectives. Adapts to new ...

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