Cell and Molecular Biology Research Scientist Contract
Cell and Molecular Biology Research Scientist Contract
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Cell and Molecular Biology Research Scientist Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Boston)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated and talented cell biologist to support drug discovery efforts and join our Research team located in Boston MA. This individual will join a team of biologists to work in a collaborative setting and to independently execute sophisticated biological experiments. The ideal candidate will have experience with cellbased phenotypic assays including work with complex cell types such as primary cells and iPSC derived systems. Preference will be given to candidates with a track record of innovation in the field of cell biology. The applicant must be a demonstrated team player adaptable to changing needs and able to work closely and responsively within their team. The applicant will be part of a fastpaced drug discovery team. Excellent communication and people skills are required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct mediumthroughput in vitro functional assays using human cell models (typically 384well format).
- Support development of complex human cell models for target validation proof of concept and mechanism of action studies.
- Perform cell and molecular biology techniques including immunohistochemistry western blotting qPCR high content imaging and analysis etc. for characterization of human in vitro
- Analyze and present data results and recommend courses of action based on datasets and discussions with biologists and chemists
- Propose and develop innovative approaches to build new cell models and functional assays
- Maintain excellent written documentation (e.g electronic notebook).
Minimal Requirements:
- The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. with 03 years postdoctoral experience in Cell Biology Biological Engineering or related field.
- Strong technical background in tissue culture and sterile technique.
- Experience with complex disease modeling cell line editing/ engineering qPCR western blot flow cytometry immunocytochemistry and immunofluorescence microscopy.
- Experience culturing primary and immortalized myoblasts and myotubes is preferred.
- Excellent troubleshooting and multitasking skills attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a highlycollaborative team environment.
- A desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at transforming the lives of people with serious diseases their families and society.
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover develop and commercialize innovative medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. In addition to our clinical development programs focused on cystic fibrosis Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs aimed at other serious and lifethreatening diseases.
Founded in 1989 in Cambridge Mass. Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices in the United States Europe Canada and Australia. For four years in a row Science magazine has named Vertex one of its Top Employers in the life sciences. For additional information and the latest updates from the company please visit www.vrtx.
Pay Range
$50$55/HR
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This job posting is for a temporary role with a thirdparty agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Vertex). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third party agency partner; compensation medical benefits fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the thirdparty agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience location and/or being pursued and other jobrelated factors permitted by law. In addition this role will be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements
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