Address Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Provide a variety of support activities to non-GMP kilo lab operations, Analytical Development and Formulation Development groups
- Service, fine clean and configure kilo lab equipment such as reactor vessels and filters, chromatography systems and various other laboratory assets
- Prepare chemical solutions for kilo lab synthesis and mobile phase for chromatography applications
- Prepare simulated fluids, buffers and vehicles from provided recipes to support preclinical studies
- Dispose of waste, transport chemicals on site, purchase and restock a variety of chemicals, solvents and consumable items
- Assist the wider team with the dispensing and shipping of materials
- Host engineer visits and become knowledgeable about parts and maintenance for laboratory equipment
- Assist in carrying out experiments
- Carry out own experiments and instrument analyses where directed following period of training and development
- Critical qualifications/attributes:
- Degree in Chemistry or closely related subject
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English
- Interest in laboratory work and the pharmaceutical industry
- Seeks to participate in department/group discussions
- Good interpersonal skills and emerging teamwork and communication skills
- Passion for science, with the desire to learn and increase skill level (training can be provided)
Desirable attributes:- Evidence of past commitment to employment or voluntary activities in any role
- Experience of technician work in any scientific or processing industry
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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 non-discrimination 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.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.
