Sean Fritz

Sean Fritz is a Senior Scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, with experience dating back to December 2020. Previously, Sean held the role of Graduate Research Assistant at Purdue University from August 2015 to May 2020, where expertise in broadband microwave spectroscopy was developed to study gas phase conformations of flexible molecules and identify reactive intermediates. Contributions include designing a mass-correlated broadband microwave spectrometer and collaborating with Sandia National Laboratories on rotational spectroscopy. Prior experience includes an Undergraduate Research Assistant position at the University of Arkansas, focused on developing a probe for measuring brain oxygen content. Academic credentials include a PhD in Chemistry from Purdue University and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Mount St. Mary's University.