Media Development Engineer - Scale-Up & Tech Transfer

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a lab-based Senior Scientific Associate, Media Development to support media development, large-scale media preparation, process documentation, and technology transfer within Process Development. You will provide hands-on support for in-house media formulations, ensure robust, scalable processes, and collaborate across global teams.

You will help standardize workflows, troubleshoot challenges, and train others on media preparation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related scientific or engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree or 0-2 years with a Master's (or equivalent combination).
• Experience in laboratory-based bioprocess development, cell culture, media or solution preparation, or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Execute small- and large-scale media preparation including dispensing, formulation, mixing, filtration, storage and distribution.
• Manage inventory of in-house media formulations, raw materials and consumables.
• Support media development through evaluation, formulation studies, troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Establish standardized workflows to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Maintain procedures, batch records and documentation for traceability and data integrity.
• Support technology transfer by translating development practices into scalable processes.
• Collaborate with Process Development, Manufacturing and other functions to coordinate activities and knowledge transfer.
• Provide technical training and guidance on media preparation, equipment and workflows.
• Troubleshoot routine media preparation and equipment issues; escalate complex problems as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement to strengthen process robustness and business continuity.

Skills

Media development

Large-scale media preparation

Process documentation

Technology transfer

Aseptic processing

Laboratory troubleshooting

Data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical training

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Master's degree in related field (optional)

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a lab-based Senior Scientific Associate, Media Development to support media development, large-scale media preparation, process documentation, and technology transfer within Process Development. You will provide hands-on support for in-house media formulations, ensure robust, scalable processes, and collaborate across global teams.

You will help standardize workflows, troubleshoot challenges, and train others on media preparation practices.