High Throughput Biology Senior Research Associate

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•San Diego, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Research Associate to join our Human Cell Core, contributing to the development and execution of advanced human cell models at scale. The successful candidate will work in a team setting, maintaining and expanding primary human cells at scale and operating automation-enabled cell culture platforms. Success in this position requires a high degree of reliability, attention to detail, adaptability, problem solving skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Experience working with laboratory instrumentation including complex troubleshooting
Experience with techniques required to culture primary human cells and/or stem cells
Excellent communication skills and adaptive to a time-line driven work environment
Excellent multitasking skills, attention to detail and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Ability and willingness to work rotating weekend shifts and holidays according to business needs
Master’s degree in biological sciences or related field and 0-2 years’ experience in a research laboratory
Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field and 4+ years’ experience in a research laboratory

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively as a team to maintain and expand primary human cells at scale
Operate state-of-the-art instrumentation and liquid handling equipment to support human cells at scale
Participate in planning experiments and execute new ideas to scale cell models and technologies
Recognize problems and conduct troubleshooting on a routine basis
Conducts complex, multi-component experiments independently
Clearly and effectively communicate information within the team and present at internal group meetings