Process Development Associate - Stem Cell & Bioreactor Ops

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Contractor Research Associate to support process development scale-up for a Type 1 Diabetes program. You will execute lab experiments, document data, and contribute to stem cell culture expansion and differentiation processes.

The role involves bench and bioreactor work, equipment troubleshooting, and maintaining compliant documentation. This is a 6-month contract with potential extension, onsite in Boston, with pay of $33–$34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory experiments supporting process development studies (format and data)
• Perform stem cell culture and in vitro differentiation in multiple systems
• Support development and characterization of stem cell culture expansion and differentiation processes
• Prepare reagents, media, and buffers per approved procedures
• Operate and troubleshoot lab equipment including bioreactors and analytical instruments
• Collect and summarize experimental data; communicate results to project teams
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks and controlled systems
• Follow SOPs, batch records, safety, and data integrity practices
• Support sample management and general lab organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology

Tools

Nova instrument

BGA

Cedex

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Contractor Research Associate to support process development scale-up for a Type 1 Diabetes program. You will execute lab experiments, document data, and contribute to stem cell culture expansion and differentiation processes.

The role involves bench and bioreactor work, equipment troubleshooting, and maintaining compliant documentation. This is a 6-month contract with potential extension, onsite in Boston, with pay of $33–$34 per hour.