Compound Management Technician 898 (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • San Diego, CA

2d • $30 - $35

About The Position

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a temporary Compound Management Technician for a six-month assignment in the Discovery Core Department’s Archive Management Lab. The highly automated lab requires routine operation and troubleshooting of laboratory robotics and use of web-based software tools. The role supports high-throughput screening by preparing and quality-checking compound samples, coordinating shipments, and developing clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize daily operations. This is a temporary agency placement; the selected candidate will be employed by a third-party agency partner, which will provide details about compensation and benefits upon offer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a scientific, laboratory, or technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience writing, editing, and formatting technical documentation.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and follow standard operating procedures.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to learn and apply troubleshooting techniques for automation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to remain flexible and responsive to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines effectively while working under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work a schedule that includes weekend shifts.
• High aptitude for common computer programs and comfort learning new software and hardware systems.
• Strong analytical skills to translate complex workflows into step-by-step, actionable instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute automated compound printing and perform quality-control evaluations to support high-throughput screening.
• Weigh and dissolve samples accurately to fulfill dry and solution-based compound sample requests.
• Coordinate order shipments with the logistics department.
• Routinely operate and troubleshoot laboratory robotics and web-based software tools.
• Work with subject matter experts to gather process details and develop and author user-friendly Standard Operating Procedures.
• Translate complex workflows into clear, step-by-step, actionable instructions.

What This Job Offers

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