Job Locations US-MA-Boston

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 1 hour ago(9/14/2026 4:57 PM)

General/Position Summary

The Material Science Principal Scientific Association will support Vertex's drug development through proficiency in a range of related technical processes and procedures. The role will perform a range of materials science and engineering activities to advance drug candidates from early clinical development through commercial line extension in a Quality by Design (QbD) environment using lab based and computational tools.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency with advanced characterization techniques and develop predictive models which connect material properties to pharmaceutical processing conditions
• Help design, plan, and execute laboratory experiments that assist in drug characterization and formulation development of solid dosage forms with minimal supervision and within project timelines
• Interpret data to form sound conclusions by performing basic statistical analysis of experimental data
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory notebook capturing protocols, results and observations

• Document integrated experimental outcomes in presentations and research reports in a timely manner
• Comply with all relevant Safety and GMP procedures
• Participate in department/group discussions

Required Education Level

• Master's degree in chemical or materials engineering or related materials science/chemistry/physical science
• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent degree) in a related physical science sciences and 5+ years of relevant employment experience

Required Experience

• Typically requires 0 - 3 years experience with a Master's degree in chemical or materials

engineering or related materials science or the equivalent combination of education and

experience with other degree levels

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical and engineering principles required for solid dosage form development including impact of material properties resulting from blending, granulation, and compression and Quality by Design (QbD) approach

• Hands on experience with formulation techniques, processing equipment, and unit operations at both the laboratory and clinical manufacturing scales.
• Strong math skills applying statistical analysis and general engineering principles
• Effective communicator (written and verbal) with ability to present findings in a team setting including ability to explain why procedures or approaches are being used
• Strong interpersonal skills with a clear ability to work with a team/matrix environment
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects

• Detail-oriented

$42-$46/HR

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/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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