Senior Immunology Research Associate - Early Drug Discovery

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 126,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC seeks a Senior Research Associate in Seattle to support preclinical immunology programs. You will design, execute, and analyze experiments focused on immune mechanisms, target validation, and early drug development in a collaborative lab setting.

The role involves isolating primary human immune cells, using multicolor flow cytometry and Incucyte assays, and maintaining rigorous data records for internal reporting. This is a 12-month contract with Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on tissue culture with primary human cells and cell lines.
• Experience with cell-based immunology assays including multicolor flow cytometry and Incucyte.

Responsibilities

• Isolate, culture, and manipulate primary human immune cells and cell lines.
• Design and execute experiments to interrogate immune cell phenotype and function including flow cytometry.
• Troubleshoot experiments and optimize protocols.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data with detailed lab records.
• Collaborate with discovery teams to achieve project goals.
• Prepare data for internal reports and meetings.

Skills

Tissue culture

Flow cytometry

Immunology assays

Data analysis

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Immunology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

Incucyte

ELISA

Luminex

MSD

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC seeks a Senior Research Associate in Seattle to support preclinical immunology programs. You will design, execute, and analyze experiments focused on immune mechanisms, target validation, and early drug development in a collaborative lab setting.

The role involves isolating primary human immune cells, using multicolor flow cytometry and Incucyte assays, and maintaining rigorous data records for internal reporting. This is a 12-month contract with Monday–Friday hours.