Cell Therapy Manufacturing Lead — GMP Aseptic Operations

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Manufacturing Operations Specialist to lead day-to-day clinical product manufacturing at the Leiden Center 1 facility in a GMP environment, focusing on cell therapy processing and aseptic technique.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow batch records and SOPs, and collaboration with Quality, EH&S, and Development teams to ensure compliant, timely production.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience with cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Solid communication and documentation skills.
• Basic computer skills: Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical product manufacturing for cell therapy according to cGMP standards.
• Demonstrates and assists others with aseptic technique.
• May participate in technology transfer and final process development.
• Occasionally supports the development of SOPs or other manufacturing documentation.
• Ensures raw materials are identified and available in time for manufacturing activities.
• Transfers raw material inside cleanroom using sanitizing reagents.
• Supports Operations group to ensure proper coordination of resources.
• Ensures cGMP compliance through consistent execution.
• Demonstrates Vertex Phenotype behaviors: Lead by Example; Learn, Teach & Develop; Foster Collaboration; Drive Breakthrough Results; Promote Enterprise Thinking.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

GMP experience

Aseptic technique

Cell culture

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Equipment interfaces

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Manufacturing Operations Specialist to lead day-to-day clinical product manufacturing at the Leiden Center 1 facility in a GMP environment, focusing on cell therapy processing and aseptic technique.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow batch records and SOPs, and collaboration with Quality, EH&S, and Development teams to ensure compliant, timely production.