Archive Management Research Scientist

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals uses cutting edge science and technologies to create transformative therapies for the treatment of the most serious diseases with unmet medical need. We are seeking an industry experienced individual to join our Global Archive Management group. The Archive Management group is responsible for the global storage and distribution of Vertex's small molecule assets. The Research Scientist, Archive Management works with a high degree of independence to identify and solve tough problems repeatedly, across several critical and diverse projects. This role will coordinate, manage and refine processes for the receipt, storage and distribution of compounds using highly automated processes, robotic instrumentation and software. This is an onsite position at our San Diego research site.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees day to day lab operations and ensures proper training for members of the group
• Works with leadership to establish clear workflows to achieve goals and evolve with Project needs
• Develops novel and creative solutions to overcome Project goal obstacles
• Exercises solid judgment to prioritize studies, considering feasibility and Project impact
• Performs advanced, complex troubleshooting and methods development
• Identies, prioritizes and introduces relevant emerging technologies in his/her eld of expertise to advance the existing technology platforms and create/maintain a competitive advantage
• Interacts with global teams to prioritize activities and align/implement process improvements
• Independently prepares presentations and presents conclusions at internal Group/Department or Project Team research meetings
• Communicates regularly with key stakeholders from other functions to proactively support research needs

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrates cross-functional understanding of drug discovery operations, ideally with experience in a high-throughput discovery environment
• Demonstrates advanced judgment balancing technical feasibility and scientic opportunity/impact
• Regularly executes technically challenging, complex tasks successfully within project expectations
• High aptitude for problem solving, continuously seeking opportunities to improve process efficiency and reliability
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to capitalize on scientic creativity and insights
• An effective cross-functional communicator, demonstrating the ability to understand upstream and downstream workflows in the organization, and use this knowledge to troubleshoot issues and confidently and efficiently meet project needs

Required Education Level/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, biological sciences or related field
• Typically requires the following, or the equivalent combination of education and experience: PhD and 0-3 years, or Master's and 3+ years, or Bachelor's and 6+ years

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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