Manufacturing Operations Specialist 2nd. Shift (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Manufacturing Operations Specialist to support day-to-day clinical manufacturing at the Leiden Center 1 facility. The role involves aseptic cell processing under cGMP, batch records review, and collaboration with Quality, EH&S and Facilities to ensure efficient production.

The candidate will lead by example, train peers, and maintain strict adherence to SOPs and batch records, ensuring patient-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a GMP environment.
• Minimum 6 months experience with cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Solid communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical product manufacturing for cell therapy per cGMP standards.
• Demonstrates and assists others with aseptic technique.
• Assist in SOP development and documentation with Development and Quality.
• Coordinate materials and resources to support manufacturing activities.
• Ensure cGMP compliance through consistent execution.

Skills

GMP environment

Cell culture

Aseptic technique

SOP compliance

Basic computer skills

Education

High School degree or equivalent

3+ years experience in related field

Job description

Job Description

The Manufacturing Operations Specialist will lead and assist in the day-to-day manufacturing operations at the Leiden Center 1 (LC1) facility. The incumbent will be working in the Clinical Manufacturing facility under a GMP environment supporting aseptic operations inside a BSC and assisting others in various tasks ensuring continuous manufacturing production. The Manufacturing Operations Specialist is a critical hands-on role within Cell Manufacturing. This position is responsible for GMP cell processing operations for adherent and suspension cell cultures. The incumbent will have extreme attention to detail, dedication to patients, and drive to learn and ability to lead a team along with training their peers.

This role requires the understanding of and strict adherence to cGMP requirements for cell processing operations involving adherent and suspension cell cultures. The successful candidate will read and interpret Batch Records, SOPs, policies and other relevant work instructions to ensure successful and compliant drug substance manufacturing. In this role, you will also collaborate with Facilities/Operations, Quality, EH&S, Materials Management and related stakeholders to drive efficient manufacturing operations.

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.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a GMP environment
• Minimum 6 months experience with cell culture and demonstration of aseptic technique
• Basic computer skills Word, Outlook, and equipment interfaces

Education and Experience:

• High School degree and/or 3+ years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Solid communication and documentation skills

Contract Length: 12 months with the chance to extend.

Pay Range

$52/hr. - $56/hr.

Shift/Hours

Tuesday - Saturday 2:30PM to 11PM