Thursday, March 6, 2025

Job posting: Senior Principal Scientist/Synthetic Peptide Chemist, Process Chemistry, Vertex, Boston MA

Via Bluesky: 

Vertex is seeking an experienced peptide chemist to join the Process Chemistry group. In this lab-based position you will be responsible for the synthesis, purification, and characterization of small organic compounds, peptides and possibly peptide-conjugated phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomers (PPMOs). In addition, you will be responsible for any tech transfer to external CMOs for phase appropriate development and scale-up.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the synthesis, purification, and characterization of small organic compounds, peptides, and oligonucleotides under minimal supervision
  • Manage relationships with external partners
  • Identify and advocate for innovative synthetic strategies to project teams

Education and Experience:

PhD 6-8 years of experience, or MS degree with 9 years or experience (or equivalent education and experience) in synthetic organic chemistry or peptide chemistry Experience managing external CROs/CMOs

Experience in nucleic acid modifications and delivery of oligonucleotides are highly desirable

Experience with small- and large-scale CS-Bio solid phase peptide synthesizers (CS136x, CS936, or equivalent) in non-GMP and GMP environments

Full ad here. Best wishes to those interested. 

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