Process Development Scientist: Cell Banking & hESC Expansion

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

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston, MA seeks a Process Development Engineering Scientist to lead design and execution of cell-based process development studies, focusing on cell banking and hESC expansion, using QbD principles to build process understanding.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in biopharma development, and collaboration across teams, with emphasis on data integrity, documentation, and mentoring in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing process development studies in biopharma.
• Knowledge of GMP and QbD principles.
• Experience with cell culture process development and hESC expansion is preferred.
• Ability to communicate results and write technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and interpretation of process development studies focused on cell banking and hESC expansion.
• Apply QbD to build process understanding and parameters.
• Collaborate across functions for material planning, sampling, and execution planning.
• Document data and support technology transfers and regulatory filings.

Skills

DOE methods

Statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a related field

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston, MA seeks a Process Development Engineering Scientist to lead design and execution of cell-based process development studies, focusing on cell banking and hESC expansion, using QbD principles to build process understanding.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in biopharma development, and collaboration across teams, with emphasis on data integrity, documentation, and mentoring in a fast-paced environment.