Senior Research Scientist In Vivo Electrophysiologist Pharmacology
Senior Research Scientist In Vivo Electrophysiologist Pharmacology
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$ 123200 - 184800
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Job Description
Job Description
Vertex Pharmaceuticals has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist to join the Primary Tissue Pharmacology group within the Pharmacology Department at our San Diego research site. We are seeking a motivated creative and innovative in vivo scientist with a deep understanding of ion channel and neuro physiology. A successful candidate will have handson experience in in vivo electrophysiology while experience with data analytics and computational modeling is highly valued. A successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and a strong desire to collaborate within a multidisciplinary drug discovery team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop validate and execute in vivo studies including the use of electrophysiological techniques to support drug discovery projects
- Analyze and interpret complex and multidimensional data and effectively document and communicate results
- Provide deep insight through data analytics and computational modeling
- Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and have excellent organizational and communication skills
Knowledge and Skills:
- Background in Neuroscience or Pain and familiarity with drug discovery
- Knowledge of ion channel physiology and pharmacology and applications to drug discovery including combination pharmacology
- Experience with in vivo electrophysiological techniques (e.g. microneurography singleunit or multiunit recordings EEG); experience with primary ex vivo tissue models (e.g. spinal cord slice) is also valued
- Demonstrates ability to analyze complex datasets and solve problems to attain crucial Project goals
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail in preparing business critical documents (e.g. experimental records SOPs and study reports)
- Ability to navigate and thrive in a fastpaced highly matrixed work environment
- Strong desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at transforming the lives of people with serious diseases their families and society
Education and Experience:
- Degree in Physiology Pharmacology or related field
- PhD and 25 years or Masters and 5 years or Bachelors and 8 years.
- Indepth experience in the design and interpretation of in vivo/ex vivo studies
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Pay Range:
$123200 $184800Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other jobrelated factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive marketleading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a weeklong company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
OnSite DesignatedFlex Eligibility Status:
In this OnSite designated role you will work five days per week onsite with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an EVerify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
