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Molecular & Cell Biology Research Associate, 12m FTC

🏢 Vertex Pharmaceuticals • 📍 Oxford, England • 🕒 1 day ago

Salary Range

£28,857 - £34,636

£2,405 - £2,886 / mo

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Location Base

Oxford, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Description

General Summary:

Research Associate, Lab of the future implementation, 12 months FTC

As a key member of the Oxford research site “Lab of Our Future” implementation team, you will assist the transformation of the lab environment through process simplification, streamlined data capture and tracking. You will be involved in the deployment of a new inventory software and a Research management ecosystem. Daily operations include registering cold storage devices and biological entities into database; checking connectivity between samples, instruments, and data; deploying, and setting up IT equipment such as barcode printers and scanners in the labs. The successful candidate will also have an in-depth training to use an Electronic Lab Notebook and will help other scientists to transition to the new environment.

The position requires a high degree of reliability, attention to details, problem-solving attitude, and strong communication skills.

Strong background in biological science nomenclature and IT proficiency will be essential.

All required on-site training will be offered to the successful candidate.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Sample handling, registration, and database management
Referencing instruments and test connectivity between platforms
Support the Implementation leads into the deployment of a new Research software ecosystem

Knowledge and skills:

Organized & attention to details
Commitment to data integrity and lab safety
Experience working in health/life science environment and a good background in biology
Strong IT skills and willing to learn new software and tools
Problem solving attitude and creativity
Team player
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of Oracle SQL will be an advantage but not required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or IT
Experience working in health/life sciences wet lab environment

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 known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Please note that Vertex requires COVID-19 vaccination for all employees working in the U.S. as a condition of employment at Vertex, subject to medical, religious or other accommodations or exemptions required by law. We believe this requirement is vital to keeping everyone at Vertex and in our communities safe. This requirement applies to both existing and new employees who may at any time work on-site at a Vertex facility or visit another location on behalf of Vertex (e.g., conferences, customer visits, etc.), including all remote employees. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.