Cell Culture Senior Research Associate (Primary Human Cells)

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. isseekinga highly skilled and proactive Senior Research Associate to join our Human Cell Core contributing to the development and execution of advanced human cell modelsat successful candidate will work in a team settingmaintainingand 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 solvingskillsand ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a team tomaintainand expand primary human cells at scale
• Operatestate-of-the-artinstrumentation and liquid handling equipment to support human cells at scale
• Participate inplanningexperiments and executenew ideasto scale cell models and technologies
• Recognize problems and conduct troubleshooting on a routine basis
• Conducts complex multi-componentexperiments 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 techniquesrequiredto 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

• Masters degree in biological sciences or related field and 0-2 years experience in a research laboratory
• Bachelorsdegree in biological sciences or related field and4years experience in a research laboratory

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Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this On-Site designated role you will work five days per week on-site 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.

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Company Information

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

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