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Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 2 days ago

Pharmacology Research Scientist

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $158K/yr

0+ years exp

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. They are seeking a talented in-vivo pharmacologist to support late-stage drug discovery by designing, executing, and interpreting in vivo/ex vivo experiments to establish therapeutic proof-of-concept across diverse disease areas.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Designs and conducts elaborate, conceptually connected, multi-component in vivo/ex vivo experiments to demonstrate proof-of-concept in preclinical disease models including pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and efficacy relationships

Perform advanced and/or complex experimental assay development and troubleshooting

Collates and interprets complex data systematically and synthesizes results into a cohesive body of conclusions or recommendations to guide Project decisions and new research activities

Exercises solid judgment to prioritize studies, considering feasibility and Project impact

Scours relevant scientific literature and routinely incorporates new insights into research activities

Identifies, prioritizes and introduces relevant emerging technologies in their field of expertise to advance the existing technology platforms and create/maintain a competitive advantage

Explores the feasibility of applying new scientific principles/concepts or implements and validates novel experimental approaches and technologies to achieve project goals

Contributes significantly to patent and/or publication preparation

Independently prepares study presentations and presents experimental conclusions at internal Group/Department or Project Team research meetings

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Vivo pharmacologyExperimental assay developmentData interpretationRodent handlingPharmacology principlesAssay troubleshootingMolecular techniquesCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in pharmacology or related biological sciences

Typically requires a PhD and 0-3 years of experience or

Typically requires a Masters degree and 3 years of experience or

Typically requires a Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience

Proficient in rodent handling, dosing (IV, PO, IP, SC), blood collection (tail nick, submandibular, cardiac puncture) and tissue harvesting

Experience developing, executing and troubleshooting assays across a wide array of in vivo and molecular techniques (i.e. ELISA, qPCR, Western and flow cytometry)

Ability to rapidly learn and master new techniques and technologies

Integrity, flexibility, adaptability, organization and multi-tasking skills, excellent record keeping and the ability to function both independently and effectively as part of an interactive and cross-functional team