Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

High Throughput Biology Senior Research Associate

San Diego, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$113kDetected 11 days ago
RecruitingCell CultureResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

  • 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.
  • Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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

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
  • 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

Compensation

  • $75,200 - $112,800
  • 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 job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

  • This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.

Company info

  • The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's 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 non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's 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 E-Verify Employer in the United States.
  • Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
  • Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com

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