3rd shift - Senior Manufacturing Associate (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Associate to support clinical cell therapy production in a cGMP environment. You will perform aseptic processing, raw material prep, batch record execution, and cleanroom operations to ensure high-quality products.

The role requires collaboration across teams and adherence to quality standards. Training will occur on 1st or 2nd shift for ~60 days, with a 3rd shift schedule (9pm–7:30am) Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to follow SOPs and batch records precisely.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical product manufacturing for cell therapy per cGMP standards.
• Assemble raw materials and prepare for manufacturing.
• Execute batch records and report deviations.
• Maintain aseptic technique and cleanroom operations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support operations.
• Ensure timely material transfers and resource availability.
• Support process development transfers and SOP documentation with Development/Quality.
• Operate in cleanroom and office settings; manage movement and equipment as required.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Batch record execution

cGMP compliance

Team collaboration

SOP adherence

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Operations Associate to support the production of clinical cell therapy products in a cGMP manufacturing environment. In this hands-on role, you will perform critical manufacturing activities including aseptic processing, raw material preparation, batch record execution, and cleanroom operations to ensure the consistent production of high-quality cell therapy products. The ideal candidate will have prior manufacturing experience in a regulated environment, a strong commitment to quality and compliance, and a collaborative mindset to support cross-functional teams in advancing innovative cell therapy programs. This position offers the opportunity to play a direct role in delivering life-changing therapies while working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative manufacturing setting.

This will be 3rd shift.

9pm - 7:30AM

Sunday-Wed or Wed-Saturday.

Will train on 1st or 2nd shift for 60ish days.

Key Duties and 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
• Works in a cleanroom and office setting
• 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
• Compressed gasses and LN2 are used in this process

Required Experience & Education

• 2-4 years manufacturing experience is required.

Contract Length: 6-month contract with a chance to extend.

Pay Range

$45-$48/HR