I applied online. I interviewed at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge, England) in Nov 2022
Interview
2 hour technical interview in which you're asked about various practical techniques, i was asked about liquid extraction followed by synthetic routes in heterocyclic chemistry. you then have a one hour discussion with the head of department about your ambition and their work at vertex
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
why do you want to work here? you are given a selection of molecules can you provide the synthesis of one your choosing ? in which layer is the organic layer in liquid liquid extraction?
