2nd shift - Quality Control Analyst (Contract) 29397

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

17d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Within our Analytical Service team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits. As a QC Operations Analyst, you will join the Cell and Gene Therapy Department to support QC operations in a fast-paced GMP environment. This is a 2nd shift position, Wednesday-Saturday 12:30pm-11:00pm (3:30pm - 2:00am 2x a month).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Scientific Field, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous GMP lab experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is preferred (0-2 years industry experience)
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
GMP experience preferred
Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word (LIMS is a plus)
Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Good written and oral communication skills
Time management and project management skills
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Work cross functionally with internal (facility, validation, metrology) and external (CTL, instrument vendors) teams to minimize day to day lab operations interruptions
Identifying and creating processes that will ensure success within the QC lab
Sample, reagent and chemical lifecycle management
Establish, write, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with GMP guidelines as needed in support of quality control operations
Sets up and maintains instrumentation by working with the cross functional team (QC, QA, facility and vendors)
Maintain QC equipment and perform regular performance verification/calibration as specified by equipment SOP
Communicates project status to project leader.
Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.
Shift work applies
Comfortable with aseptic gowning