High Throughput Biology Senior Research Associate

Job Description

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.

Key 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

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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