Process Development Associate (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

1d • $28 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Cell, gene, and biologic therapies are rapidly growing parts of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, with research, development, and clinical manufacturing highly integrated at the Boston Seaport site. The VCGT CMC Cell Process Development team is responsible for the process development of cell therapy-related processes for pipeline products. Additionally, the team tech transfers developed processes to manufacturing sites to support the start of manufacturing cell therapy-based products. Vertex is seeking an associate to support the CGT department. This role could be ideal for a student interested in gaining hands-on laboratory exposure while supporting essential operational activities such as data entry, bench work, record keeping, and routine lab support. This is a 3-month contract position and is on-site.

Requirements

• Current bachelor’s degree candidate in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering or biomedical engineering with 0-2 years of work experience.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of scientists and engineers
• Must be able to proactively communicate with the team, be organized, and maintain accurate records in electronic lab notebook.
• Basic experience in statistical analysis, data visualization, writing protocols and reports.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in aseptic techniques, cell handling, cell culturing, media and buffer preparation is preferred.
• Understanding of cell and gene therapy (as a part of previous internship/work or academic courses) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of lab-based Process Development activities and experiments
• Prepare related media and buffers in a sterile aseptic environment
• Help support day-to-day lab operations, including preparation of materials, labeling, organization, and general lab readiness
• Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, activities, and observations in laboratory notebooks or electronic systems
• Support lab digitalization and maintain data integrity to follow corporate compliance

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: Entry Level