Media & Buffer Prep Lead — GMP, On-Site, Lean Ops

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Annual equity awards

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston is seeking a Media and Buffer Preparation Supervisor to lead daily media, buffer, and stock solution preparation, ensuring GMP-ready execution and a reliable, accountable team. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support scale-up, manufacturing readiness, and automation initiatives, while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

This role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, problem solving, and continuous improvement to drive

Qualifications

• Experience in media or buffer preparation in biopharma settings.
• Hands-on leadership and staffing planning in lab or pilot environments.
• Knowledge of GMP documentation, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily media, buffer, and stock solution prep for GMP-ready output.
• Coach and develop team, schedule work, and escalate issues as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable scale-up and automation.

Skills

Media prep

GMP knowledge

Team leadership

Lean improvement

Aseptic techniques

Education

BS in Biochemistry/Engineering/Biology

MS in related field

Tools

Automation systems

Digital manufacturing

Lab data systems

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston is seeking a Media and Buffer Preparation Supervisor to lead daily media, buffer, and stock solution preparation, ensuring GMP-ready execution and a reliable, accountable team. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support scale-up, manufacturing readiness, and automation initiatives, while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

This role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, problem solving, and continuous improvement to drive