Process Development Scientific Associate (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

88d • $31 - $33

About The Position

The Process Development Engineering Scientific Associate will be part of a team responsible for process development and optimization, as well as characterization of cell product for ongoing and future projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemical engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• More than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Good communication skills to share technical/scientific information within the team.
• Willingness to learn and take initiatives, with a team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and to maintain detailed and accurate records and notes.
• Skilled in the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with JMP and GraphPad Prism preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bioreactor operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the design and planning of process development and process characterization studies under the supervision of senior members.
• Maintains 2D and 3D pluripotent stem cell culture in various cell culture platforms.
• Formulate media and factors according to established procedures.
• Documents experimental procedures, observation, and results in electronic lab notebook.
• Compile study raw data in various formats and conducts basic data analysis.
• Supports a fully integrated team to facilitate the success of projects.
• Works within departmental teams, supports deliverables and participates in team discussion on issue resolution.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees