Manufacturing Associate (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 6-month contract position with a high likelihood of extension. The role involves performing clinical product manufacturing for cell therapy according to cGMP standards. This includes assembling raw materials, following specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), aseptic technique, completing batch records, and reporting deviations. The associate will also demonstrate and assist others with aseptic technique, and may participate in technology transfer and final process development from the Development to the Manufacturing group. Occasionally, the role supports the development of SOPs or other documentation for manufacturing in collaboration with Development and Quality groups. The associate ensures raw materials are identified and available in time for manufacturing activities by transferring them inside cleanroom suites using sanitizing reagents. They will support the Operations group to ensure proper coordination of resources and maintain cGMP compliance through consistent execution. The role also requires demonstrating Vertex Phenotype behaviors: Lead by Example; Learn, Teach & Develop; Foster Exceptional Collaboration; Drive Breakthrough Results; and Promote Enterprise Thinking. Other duties and projects may be assigned to meet departmental requirements.

Requirements

• 2-4 years manufacturing experience is required.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% during processing activities
• Frequently move about inside the cleanroom to accomplish process tasks
• Occasionally moves lab equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical product manufacturing for cell therapy according to cGMP standards - Includes assembling raw materials, following specific standard operating procedures (SOP), aseptic technique, completing batch records, and reporting deviations
• Demonstrates and assists others with aseptic technique
• May participate in technology transfer and final process development from the Development to the Manufacturing group - Occasionally supports the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or other documentation for manufacturing in collaboration with Development and Quality groups.
• Ensures raw materials are identified and available in time for manufacturing activities - Transfer raw material inside cleanroom suite using sanitizing reagents
• Supports Operations group to ensure proper coordination of resources
• Ensures cGMP compliance through consistent execution
• Demonstrate the Vertex Phenotype behaviors: Lead by Example; Learn, Teach & Develop; Foster Exceptional Collaboration; Drive Breakthrough Results; and Promote Enterprise Thinking
• Other duties and projects as assigned to meet departmental requirements

Benefits

• Compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer.
• Eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed