Process Development Scientific Associate 918 (Contract)

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

Job Description

The Contractor Research Associate will support process development scale up activities for the Type 1 Diabetes program. This role will support the execution of laboratory experiments, generate and document high-quality data, and contribute to the development, optimization, and characterization of scale up processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory experiments supporting process development studies
• Perform stem cell culture and in vitro differentiation in T-flasks, spinner flasks, AMBR250, and benchtop bioreactors
• Support development, optimization, and characterization of stem cell culture expansion and differentiation processes
• Prepare reagents, media, and buffers according to approved procedures
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot relevant laboratory equipment, including bioreactors, analytical instruments (Nova, BGA, Cedex, etc), and automated process equipment
• Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize experimental data; communicate results clearly to project teams
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and other controlled systems
• Follow established SOPs, batch records, safety requirements, and data-integrity practices
• Support sample management, inventory control, equipment readiness, and general laboratory organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline
• 0–3 years of relevant laboratory experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, cell therapy, or a related field
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate experimental records
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while contributing within a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aseptic technique, mammalian or stem cell culture, and stem cell differentiation
• Experience with 2D and 3D cell culture including bench-scale bioreactors
• Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebooks, statistical analysis tools, and data visualization software

Work Environment

• Primarily laboratory-based role requiring routine work in a cell culture environment that will require use of personal protective equipment
• Occasional work outside standard business hours to support time-sensitive experiments including weekend work
• Ability to lift or move laboratory supplies and equipment consistently weighing up to 50 lbs assisted / 35 lbs unassisted

Contract Lengths: 6 months with the chance to extend

Pay Range

$33/hr.-$34/hr.

Shift/Hours

Onsite 5 days/week; Monday-Friday, weekend availability required

Requisition Disclaimer

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

No C2C or Third-Party Vendors