Formulation Senior Research Associate (Biotech)

Location: Boston, MA, United States; on-site five days per week with ad hoc flexibility

Base salary: $74,000–$111,000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus and equity awards.

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company investing in scientific innovation and developing medicines for patients.

What you will do

• Develop solid dosage forms for clinical and commercial use and generate data supporting project progression and regulatory filings.
• Plan, execute, interpret, and document laboratory experiments for formulation optimization, scale-up, and troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
• Maintain complete laboratory notebooks and communicate integrated experimental outcomes through presentations and research reports.
• Perform basic statistical analysis and interpret data to form sound conclusions.
• Support technical transfer to CMO partners for clinical trial manufacturing.
• Contribute to regulatory filing documentation while complying with safety and GMP procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field, plus 4 years of experience in life sciences, engineering, or academia; or a master’s degree in a related field plus 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Technical knowledge of pharmaceutical and engineering principles for solid dosage form development at laboratory, clinical, and commercial scales.
• Hands-on experience with formulation techniques, processing equipment, and unit operations at laboratory and clinical manufacturing scales.
• Strong mathematics skills, particularly material and energy balances, and intermediate applied statistical analysis skills.
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask efficiently across several concurrent projects, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong background in oral solid form development and understanding of material properties.

Nice to have

• Direct experience working with contract manufacturing organizations.
• Understanding of Quality by Design and experience with regulatory filings.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous learning and encouragement to follow advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, and company shutdowns during the summer and winter.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment, and a commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations, 401(k), and other total rewards supporting financial, family, and wellbeing needs.
• Equal employment opportunity, reasonable accommodations, and an inclusive workplace.