Senior High-Throughput Biology Scientist

Vertex Inc.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 179,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Equity awards
Generous paid time off
Commuting subsidy
401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Inc. is seeking a High Throughput Biology Senior Research Scientist to design and execute advanced cellular biology experiments for hit‑finding campaigns. You will lead multiple projects, develop new methodologies, and contribute to publications and patents.

The role emphasizes staying current with literature and applying insights across disciplines. The position is on-site in San Diego, with a focus on delivering high-quality data and actionable directions to advance therapeutic

Qualifications

  • PhD (or equivalent) in cellular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or related disciplines with 2–5 years of relevant post‑doctoral experience, or
  • Masters with 5+ years of relevant employment experience, or
  • Bachelors with 8+ years of relevant employment experience

Responsibilities

  • Designs and performs technically challenging experiments
  • Distills multidimensional data into clear hypotheses and directions
  • Prioritizes studies within projects and balances activities across projects
  • Performs advanced, complex experimental troubleshooting and methods development
  • Manages multiple targets or themes and multi-tasks effectively
  • Innovates research methodologies to address key questions

Skills

Experimental design
Data interpretation
Multi-tasking
Scientific writing
Presentation skills

Education

PhD in cellular biology/biochemistry/biophysics
Masters in cellular biology/biochemistry/biophysics
Bachelor's degree in cellular biology/biochemistry/biophysics

Job description

Vertex Inc. is seeking a High Throughput Biology Senior Research Scientist to design and execute advanced cellular biology experiments for hit‑finding campaigns. You will lead multiple projects, develop new methodologies, and contribute to publications and patents.

The role emphasizes staying current with literature and applying insights across disciplines. The position is on-site in San Diego, with a focus on delivering high-quality data and actionable directions to advance therapeutic

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