Process Development Engineering Scientific Associate (Contract)

Vertex; Boston, Auburn (MA, ME); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a temporary lab technician to perform stem cell isolation and support lab-based process development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in aseptic techniques. This role involves detailed documentation, effective communication, and teamwork within a diverse scientific environment. The position is temporary through a third-party agency with a contract duration of 12 months.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience in cell handling and culturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine stem cell isolation processes.
• Maintain organized electronic lab notebooks.
• Prepare media and buffers in a sterile environment.

Skills

Aseptic Techniques

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology

Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

JMP

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Job Description

The key responsibilities that the candidate will focus on are as follows:

1. Perform routine stem cell isolation processes using automated cell processing systems.
2. Support execution of lab-based process development activities and experiments.
3. Prepare media and buffers in a sterile, aseptic environment.
4. Generate samples for analytical assays and coordinate with the analytical team for timely analysis.
5. Maintain detailed and organized electronic lab notebooks to document activities.
6. Write reports summarizing procedures, experiments, and data.
7. Present experiment design, data, and updates internally to the team.
8. Demonstrate strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
9. Communicate effectively with a diverse range of scientists and engineers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical sciences with 0-2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in aseptic techniques, cell handling, cell culturing, media, and buffer preparation is preferable.
• Solid foundation in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with scientific software such as JMP, GraphPad Prism is a bonus.
• Proactive communication, organization, and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Basic experience in statistical analysis, graph creation, protocol and report writing, and scientific data presentation.

Preferences:

• HSC isolation and culture experience.
• Experience with Prodigy, Rotea, Electroporation, Cytiva Sefia.
• Data analysis experience with JMP.

Contract Duration: 12 months

Pay Range

$30/hr - $33/hr

Shift/Hours

Monday - Friday; weekend work required

Requisition Disclaimer

This role is temporary, through a third-party agency partner, at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The selected individual will be employed by the agency, and employment terms including benefits will be provided by the agency. Compensation is estimated and depends on skills and experience. Overtime pay is applicable as per law.

By applying, you agree to Atrium Terms and Conditions and authorize sharing of your application data with Vertex. For data handling details, see Vertex’s Careers Privacy Notice. You may opt out of Atrium Alerts at any time by contacting [e-mail].

If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms, you may still apply by emailing your resume to [e-mail], including the job title.

No C2C or third-party vendors