Medicinal Chemistry Research Associate - Oxford, United Kingdom - Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and passionate synthetic organic chemist to join our growing Medicinal Chemistry team as a Research Associate at our Oxford site.

This lab-based role involves synthesizing compounds for biological testing, completing work in a resourceful, timely and increasingly self-sufficient manner. You will be working as part of an inclusive drug discovery team, innovating to develop transformative medicines for patients.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to expand your expertise in drug design as well as gaining a deeper knowledge of the holistic drug discovery process through interactions with colleagues across multiple disciplines in our research labs.

We have a supported training and development program to help you grow your career and develop as a scientist within the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and execution of multistep syntheses to target molecules, optimizing and troubleshooting methods to deliver sufficient quantities for biological testing.
Interpretation of experimental data, from analytical techniques, with a high degree of independence, reliability and accuracy
Exercise good judgement and time management skills to prioritize work, considering synthetic feasibility and project impact
Present and share data within the team and to the chemistry department as a whole.

Key Skills:

Thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of synthetic organic chemistry (synthesis, purification, and analytical characterization)
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication and time management skills
Demonstrate high levels of health and safety awareness, personal integrity and ethics

Desired skills

Uptodate knowledge of modern organic chemistry literature
An appreciation of medicinal chemistry and/or automated chemical synthesis

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent degree) in Chemistry

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.