Cell & Gene Research Associate — 6-Month Contract

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Boston LC1 site

Occasional travel to Boston FP site

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a contract-directed analytical specialist for cell and gene therapy processes. The role focuses on routine testing, identity and potency assessments, and genome profiling using a range of cell-based and plate-based methods.

Ideal candidates will have strong industrial exposure, hands-on experience with cell therapies, and the ability to collaborate across Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Master/BS-level candidates with strong industrial exposure and relevant cell therapy experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical development programs in cell therapy is expected.
• Ability to document data clearly and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Actively perform routine testing to support process development and release assays for identity, potency, genome profiling, and impurities.
• Conduct sample testing using Flow Cytometry, cell culture, ELISA, MSD, PCR, and related methods.
• Present data and report progress at group or project meetings.
• Coordinate cross-functional sample testing and shipment handling across teams.
• Maintain inventory and track samples and reagents.
• Support Benchling inventory and data management activities.
• Work Monday to Friday with occasional weekends; travel between sites within 2 miles as needed.
• Maintain precise experiment documentation (ELN) and knowledge-sharing systems.

Skills

Pipetting

Flow cytometry

ELISA

MSD

PCR

qPCR

ddPCR

Cell counting

Cell culture

Benchling

Communication

MS Office

Education

MS in Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related discipline

BS with 8+ years of industrial experience

Tools

Benchling

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a contract-directed analytical specialist for cell and gene therapy processes. The role focuses on routine testing, identity and potency assessments, and genome profiling using a range of cell-based and plate-based methods.

Ideal candidates will have strong industrial exposure, hands-on experience with cell therapies, and the ability to collaborate across Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.