Histopathology Lab Associate (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

19d • $27 - $30

About The Position

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative laboratory associate to join the Preclinical Safety Assessment (PSA) department located at our Boston facility. PSA is a global function responsible for the design and conduct of comprehensive nonclinical safety programs for the evaluation of Vertex candidate therapies at all stages of discovery and development. As a member of the Discovery and Investigative Pathology team, this person will contribute experimentally to accelerate our projects and provide novel therapies for the treatment of serious diseases with unmet medical needs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of routine histology and laboratory procedures under the supervision of laboratory manager and Pathologists. This person will work closely with other laboratory members for maintaining a functional laboratory section (s) to meet the needs of critical stakeholders, upholds the policies of the laboratory and ensures the quality of the work while maintaining a pleasant and efficient work atmosphere.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Medical Technology, Chemistry Science or any related disciplines with 1 to 3 yrs. experience working in a research/clinical laboratory.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and provide timely, high-quality results on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with histology staining , scanning and digital pathology platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine histology operational tasks to support processing, embedding, microtomy and staining in accordance with established procedures within the laboratory.
• Perform specimen accessioning, slide scanning and sample archiving using digital imaging and tracking systems.
• Collaborate with histologists to optimize collection, preservation and preparation of biological samples for histopathology processing.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment and reagents for processors and stainers, keep accurate laboratory records, and ensure proper archiving of pathology specimens.
• Support experimental work through active collaboration with other laboratory personnel and cross-functional scientists through timely, effective oral and written communications

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees