Analytical Development Scientist (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

3d • $50 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The cell and gene analytical technologies team (CGAT) within Vertex cell and genetic therapies (VCGT) is seeking an individual for a 12-month contract to serve as a key contributor in expanding testing capabilities and supporting routine analytical activities. The ideal candidate will have experience with a range of cell-based and plate-based analytical methods, strong troubleshooting skills, and a thorough understanding of SOPs and report documentation. Extensive hands-on experience with cell therapies is preferred. This scientist will collaborate and coordinate across cross-functional teams, including Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality, to support the development of Cell and Gene Therapy processes and products.

Requirements

• Graduate in Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related discipline
• Ph.D graduate or +1 year (or equivalent degree), MS with 2-3 years experience, BS with 5-7 years’ experience.
• Possesses excellent pipetting skills.
• Possess standard lab safety regulations and work in GLP like laboratory environment
• Has experience with molecular and plate-based techniques related to cell and gene therapy like Flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, Cell counting methods, Cell culture techniques etc.
• Has excellent communication skills and is effectively able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to utilize Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word to perform tasks as assigned.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or priorities within required timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive hands-on experience with cell therapies is preferred.
• Relevant industry experience in biologics or cell and gene therapy space.
• Industry experience in cell and gene therapy space.
• Experience with sample management and ELN systems.
• Experience working with pluripotent/hematopoietic stem cells.

Responsibilities

• Actively involve in routine testing to support process development and characterization and release assays for identity, potency, genome profiling and impurities for Vertex preclinical, clinical and next generation cell therapy programs.
• Perform sample testing for analytical development team by using a variety of techniques; (e.g. plate-based potency, Flow Cytometry, Cell culture, ELISA, MSD, PCR, residual impurity characterization, RNA profiling, Nanostring.
• Support Wednesday to Sunday with occasional weekdays, and second shift/late evening coverage as required for process and analytical development teams on several assays as required and flexible to travel between sites within 2.0 mile distance.
• Report on project progress and reports or present data effectively at internal group or project team meetings as needed.
• Responsible for shipment handling and receiving samples and reagents within and outside of Vertex.
• Manage and track inventory for samples and reagents as needed for several projects.
• Participate in a data management activity to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Be a strong team player contributing to group priorities and deliverables.
• Maintain excellent written documentation of completed experiment (ELN) and maintain knowledge share systems (MS-Teams and share points).
• Ability to follow and understand SOPs and review protocols or reports as needed along with good analytical understanding for data interpretation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level