Senior Research Associate, Translational Immunology

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Seattle, US
Base: $79,800 - $119,800; bonus/equity: eligible f...
Onsite
Human immune cell biology
Multi-parameter flow cytometry
Quantitative immunoassays
This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on the design, execution, and optimization of immunological experiments that support target identification, validation, and translational research across Vertex’s autoimmune and inflammatory disease portfolio

Job Summary

  • This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on the design, execution, and optimization of immunological experiments that support target identification, validation, and translational research across Vertex’s autoimmune and inflammatory disease portfolio.
  • The successful candidate will be a highly skilled bench scientist with demonstrated expertise in human immune cell biology and complex immunological assay systems.
  • At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.

Matching Summary

This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on the design, execution, and optimization of immunological experiments that support target identification, validation, and translational research across Vertex’s autoimmune and inflammatory disease portfolio.

Salary

Base: $79,800 - $119,800; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and equity awards; Benefits: Market-leading benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, educational assistance, 401(k)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Human immune cell biology
  • Multi-parameter flow cytometry
  • Quantitative immunoassays
  • ELISA, MSD, Luminex, ELISpot
  • Primary human immune cells
  • Patient-derived samples

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • Scientific rigor and problem-solving
  • Emerging technologies in immunology
  • Single-cell methods, spatial biology

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree and 0-2 years experience OR Bachelor's degree and 4+ years experience
  • Minimum 2 years research experience in pharma or biotech
  • Proficiency in FlowJo or equivalent software
  • Experience with GraphPad Prism

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