2nd shift Quality Control Operations Analyst -Sun-Wed (Contract) 999

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

13d • $40 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Operations Analyst joins the Cell and Gene Therapy Department within the Analytical Service team, supporting QC operations in a fast-paced GMP environment. The role is part of a functional service provider arrangement and involves working onsite at a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical company. The candidate must be flexible to work in Boston or Cambridge depending on operational needs.

The position initially requires training Monday through Friday, then transitions to a Sunday–Wednesday schedule. Standard shift hours are 12:30 PM–11:00 PM, with manufacturing runs requiring a later 3:30 PM–2:00 AM schedule at least twice a month. When working later, the employee will have a later start time. The role is a temporary assignment through a third-party agency partner, with an hourly pay range of $40–$43 and eligibility for overtime in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, a scientific field, or an equivalent relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
• Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and/or GLPs to everyday work involving documentation and instrument use.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Time-management and project-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous GMP laboratory experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job; 0–2 years of industry experience is noted.
• GMP experience.
• LIMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams, including facilities, validation, and metrology, and external teams, including CTL and instrument vendors, to minimize interruptions to day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Identify and create processes that support success within the QC laboratory.
• Manage sample, reagent, and chemical lifecycles.
• Establish, write, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with GMP guidelines, as needed to support QC operations.
• Set up and maintain instrumentation in coordination with QC, QA, facilities, and vendors.
• Maintain QC equipment and perform regular performance verification and calibration as specified by equipment SOPs.
• Communicate project status to the project leader.
• Perform work assignments accurately, on time, and safely.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level