Senior Research Scientist, In Vivo Electrophysiologist, Pharmacology

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist to join the Primary Tissue Pharmacology group within the Pharmacology Department at our San Diego research site. We are seeking a motivated, creative, and innovative in vivo scientist with a deep understanding of ion channel and neuro physiology. A successful candidate will have hands-on experience in in vivo electrophysiology, while experience with data analytics and computational modeling is highly valued. A successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and a strong desire to collaborate within a multidisciplinary drug discovery team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, validate and execute in vivo studies, including the use of electrophysiological techniques, to support drug discovery projects
• Analyze and interpret complex and multidimensional data and effectively document and communicate results
• Provide deep insight through data analytics and computational modeling
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and have excellent organizational and communication skills

Knowledge and Skills:

• Background in Neuroscience or Pain and familiarity with drug discovery
• Knowledge of ion channel physiology and pharmacology and applications to drug discovery, including combination pharmacology
• Experience with in vivo electrophysiological techniques (e.g., microneurography, single-unit or multi-unit recordings, EEG); experience with primary ex vivo tissue models (e.g., spinal cord slice) is also valued
• Demonstrates ability to analyze complex datasets and solve problems to attain crucial Project goals
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail in preparing business critical documents (e.g. experimental records, SOPs, and study reports)
• Ability to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment
• Strong desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families, and society

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Physiology, Pharmacology, or related field
• PhD and 2-5+ years, or Master's and 5+ years, or Bachelor's and 8+ years.
• In-depth experience in the design, execution, and interpretation of in vivo/ex vivo studies

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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