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Cambridge, MA · On-site

$38.50 - $48.25/hr

We are seeking for a highly-motivated scientist who will provide support for protein crystallography by generating the material necessary to solve the x-ray crystal structures and by carrying out ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for crystallization scientist in the United States is $130,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Crystallization Scientist specializes in developing and optimizing crystallization processes for pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or materials science. They study factors affecting crystal formation, purity, and stability to improve product quality and yield. Their work involves designing experiments, analyzing crystal structures, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role is crucial in drug development, ensuring active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) have the desired properties for formulation and manufacturing.

What does a crystallization scientist do?

A typical day for a Crystallization Scientist involves designing and conducting experiments to optimize crystallization conditions, analyzing samples using advanced laboratory equipment, and interpreting data to refine processes. You will often collaborate with chemists, process engineers, and quality control teams to ensure that product purity and yield meet strict industry standards. Documentation and report writing are also important, as is participating in team meetings to discuss findings and plan next steps. Expect a dynamic environment where both hands-on laboratory work and data analysis are core parts of your daily routine.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a crystallization scientist?

To thrive as a Crystallization Scientist, you need a strong background in chemistry or chemical engineering, with specific expertise in crystallization processes and analytical techniques. Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), microscopy, and process control software is essential, and advanced degrees or relevant certifications are often valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams are key soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure the successful development and optimization of crystallization processes, which are vital for product quality and efficiency in industries like pharmaceuticals and materials science.

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Infographic showing various Crystallization Scientist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,117 per year, or $62.6 per hour.

Crystallization Scientist (Contract)

Boston, MA

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Biotechnology Research and Development • 1 - 5K employees

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$60 - $63/hr

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Posted 15 days ago

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Job Summary 

Vertex is seeking a talented individual to join our Engineering and Materials Sciences group in Boston, MA on a temporary contract basis. 

Engineering and Materials Sciences at Vertex plays a vital role in bridging the gap between new pharmaceutical discoveries and commercial products. Engineers at Vertex work in multidisciplinary scientific teams to bring basic medical discoveries to patients and physicians by applying fundamental chemistry and chemical engineering principles to new products, processes, and development technologies. 

The successful candidate will be a highly productive, results-oriented individual, able to generate and implement original ideas and solutions that contribute materially to the success and development of drug substance candidates. Strong communication, organization, and planning skills and a high level of technical aptitude and creativity are required for success in this position. 

Job Description 

The successful candidate will be responsible for: 

• Supporting drug substance process development on a laboratory/bench scale, and in particular, developing and demonstrating early fit-for-purpose API crystallizations leading to commercially viable API particle forming processes. These would include the development of crystallization, isolation, drying, size reduction and other particle engineering operations. 

Basic and Preferred Qualifications include: 

• MS/BS degree with 2 - 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience. Degrees with a life science concentration required, with a preference for concentrations in chemical engineering or chemistry. 

• Knowledge and experience in API process development and scale up, in particular small molecule crystallization and particle engineering operations. 

• A demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of chemistry and chemical engineering fundamentals; applied kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport fundamentals; as well as familiarity with modern laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, GC, FTIR, Raman, FBRM, DSC, TGA, XRPD, etc) and common laboratory automation tools. 

• Experience with statistical design of experiments; QbD concepts; and familiarity with common physical property and process modeling tools (Aspen, Dynochem, Matlab, etc.). 

• The ability to successfully interact and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team environment comprised of organic, physical, and analytical chemists, project team members, and manufacturing personnel. 

• Proven communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.  


$60-$63/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

By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your CV/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex’s Careers Privacy Notice.   Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners

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If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at tempstaffing@vrtx.com. Please include the job title in the subject of your email.

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