Molecular & Cell Biology Research Scientist 12 Mth - Oxford, United Kingdom - Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Verified Company

Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Education and Experience:

D. (or equivalent degree) in molecular biology, cell biology or biochemistry (preferably in the RNA field)

Extensive experience in developing assays to interrogate RNA biology, such as RNA folding and stability, RNAprotein interactions, and translation/transcriptional regulation
Versatile molecular biology experience including qPCR, mRNA _in vitro_ transcription, _in vitro_ translation, RNA FISH, RNA Scope, Western Blot, ELISA, IHC and other cellular and molecular assays
Experience with mammalian cell culture systems
Proven track record for solving complex scientific problems and delivering high quality results, as demonstrated through an excellent publication history, supported by evidence of major individual contributions
Very strong verbal and written communication and team working skills

Key responsibilities

Ability to design and execute complex experiments, including target identification, validation, and mechanistic investigation in diseaserelevant contexts.
Champion and leverage cutting edge molecular cell biology techniques and technologies for _in vitro_ disease modeling
Effectively distil complex, multidimensional data and results into concise concepts and clearly propose strategic and experimental actions
Proactively communicate and work highly effectively within and between teams
Collaborate extensively and work on shared projects with other scientific colleagues and crossfunctional teams, including others in the Biology Dept and beyond

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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 knowndisabilities, in accordance with applicable law.