Proteomics Biologist - Research Scientist

Job Description

General Summary:

We are seeking a Proteomics Biologist to join the Chemical Biology group in Vertex Pharmaceuticals as Research Scientist.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail orientated, life-long learner with strong technical expertise in molecular biology, proteomics, and mass spectrometry. The successful candidate will have the technical and problem-solving skills to create biological tools and conduct proteomic experiments to address challenging questions in exploratory drug discovery. As a member of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary group, the individual will have the opportunity to participate across a broad range of exciting scientific endeavors across several disease areas.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and execution of studies interrogating protein-protein interactions, chemo-proteomics, signaling and homeostasis at the proteome-wide scale.
• Generate bespoke assays for classically difficult to measure proteins to enable target discovery, hit validation, biomarker and mechanism of action studies.
• Prepare and process samples for complex protein workflows, including enrichment, fractionation, and digestion.
• Generate and maintain cell lines with modified genes of interest, including tags, overexpression, and knockouts.
• Execute, maintain, and develop proteomic workflows.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary matrix environment, collaborating on shared scientific questions, communicating ideas, plans and results.
• Organize, record, and report results according to data integrity guidelines.

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in life sciences with 0-3 years or MS with 3+ years or BS with 6+ years of relevant hands-on experience in protein peptide mass spectrometry and molecular biology.
• Experience with target centric proteomics and associated tools for deconvoluting PPIs, mechanism of action, chemoproteomics, and systems biology questions.
• Well-rounded molecular biology toolkit including: CRISPR, transient transfection, generating stable cell lines, protein tagging, Western blotting, etc.
• Hands-on liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation experience, including method design, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience with quantitative analysis of mass spectrometry software such as Skyline, Proteome Discoverer, Maxquant and MsFragger.
• Self-driven ability to organize resources and data, manage time and priorities.
• The ability to communicate ideas and updates clearly and concisely across a variety of audience levels.
• Articulate in cell and molecular biology, analytical quantification, and drug discovery concepts.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

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