• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-22525

  Job Description

  General Summary:

  The Analytical Development Senior Research Associate independently performs complex experimental procedures designed through collaboration with their supervisor. Works collaboratively with the analytical team providing technical support to achieve program goals within established timelines and demonstrates excellent documentation skills. Independently performs troubleshooting as needed. Reports experimental findings and results to the team in an organized and clear manner. Authors method documents, analytical protocols and reports. Contributes to lab organization and efficient lab functioning.

  Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Designs, executes, and interprets experiments, with a high degree of reliability and independence
  • Designs development studies with the ability to efficiently assess assay performance
  • Performs statistical analysis of experimental data, where appropriate
  • Conducts experimental troubleshooting on a routine basis
  • Prepares clearly defined protocols and written study reports
  • Presents results at internal Project Team research meetings
  • Contributes collaboratively to team goals, providing technical support where needed

  Knowledge and Skills:

  • Proven technical proficiency and demonstrated skill in designing, executing and interpreting experiments
  • Uses own judgment to execute follow-up experiments, including troubleshooting
  • Demonstrated understanding of analysis and interpretation of complex experimental data with proficiency in problem solving and protocol refinement
  • Effective communicator (written and verbal)
  • Emerging knowledge of regulatory guidance for analytical development
  • Ability to create and support a productive laboratory environment

  Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) and 4+ years of experience in analytical development program or other analytical support function, or
  • Master's degree (or equivalent degree) and 0-2 years of experience in analytical development program or other analytical support function
  • Knowledge and hands on experience with analytical platforms used for characterization and release assays

  Flex Designation:

  On-Site Designated

  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 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

• About the company

  Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an American biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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