Molecular & Cell Biology Research Scientist-High Throughput Human Biology

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a cell biologist research scientist to join our Cell Hub team within the High Throughput Human Biology (HTHB) group in Boston Research. The Cell Hub focuses on the maintenance tracking QC and production of cell biomass for Vertexs most important assays while also exploring and developing new techniques for large scale production of complex cell models. Experience with aseptic technique when culturing mammalian cells is required and experience with iPSC expansion and differentiation is desired. Experience with automation bioreactors or cell microcarriers is a plus. The successful candidate should be highly self-motivated have outstanding technical record-keeping and communication skills high attention to detail and be capable of working independently on the execution of all we are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual with a passion for in vitro cell culture who enjoys working in a fast-paced highly collaborative team environment to support multiple discovery project teams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carefully follow SOPs to produce cellular biomass for critical assays
• Conduct experimental protocol optimization and troubleshooting
• Coordinate acquisition tracking storage and QC of key cell culture reagents
• Work with various cell models including immortalized cell lines iPSC derived cell models and primary tissue derived cultures
• Enable automation of workflows by collaborating with automation engineers
• Identify and help implement technological improvements to cell culture processes
• Maintain an up to date and accurate electronic lab notebook including tracking of materials generating QC reports and recording and publishing other data as needed by collaborating project teams
• Present studies effectively at internal department or project team research meetings
• Contributes to nonclinical Study Report and publication preparation
• Be an active member of the HTHB team and represent the Cell Hub on interdisciplinary project teams

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to execute complex experiments and deliver expected results
• A broad working knowledge of fundamental biology principles
• Demonstrates astute understanding of own discipline and the relevant literature
• Maintains a high level of knowledge related to current developments in the scientific Project field
• Displays experimental productivity and effective dissemination of ideas
• Demonstrates effective self-sufficient communication skills especially in peer-directed presentations
• Demonstrates awareness of other Project-related disciplines and an understanding of general concepts and some experimental detail within those areas

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in molecular biology cell biology biochemistry or related disciplines and 0-3 years of relevant post-doctoral employment experience or
• Masters Degree (or equivalent degree) in molecular biology cell biology biochemistry or related disciplines and 3 years of relevant employment experience or
• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent degree) in molecular biology cell biology biochemistry or related disciplines and 6 years of relevant employment experience

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Flex Designation:

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

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