Quality Control Analyst (Contract) 651

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston is seeking a QC Operations Analyst to support QC operations within a fast-paced GMP setting in the Cell and Gene Therapy Department. You will collaborate with facilities, validation, metrology and vendors to keep lab activities on track.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or a related field, with 0–2 years GMP lab experience. Proficiency in Excel and Word, plus SOP development and instrument maintenance, are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, scientific field or equivalent.
• 0-2 years GMP lab experience preferred.
• Equivalency may be considered with related education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally with internal and external teams to minimize lab interruptions.
• Identify and create processes to ensure success within the QC lab.
• Manage sample, reagent and chemical lifecycle.
• Establish and update SOPs in line with GMP guidelines.
• Set up and maintain instrumentation with cross functional teams.
• Maintain QC equipment and perform calibration per SOP.
• Communicate project status to the project leader.
• Perform assignments accurately, timely and safely.
• Shift work applies.
• Able to perform aseptic gowning.

Skills

GMP experience

Excel

Word

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Job Description

Within our Analytical Service team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is a unique partnership that allows our customers to leverage the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

As a QC Operations Analyst, you will join the Cell and Gene Therapy Department to support QC operations in a fast-paced GMP environment.

*** Sunday-Wednesday 7:00am - 5:30pm est. (2x month 5am-3:30pm) ***

Essential Functions:

• Work cross functionally with internal (facility, validation, metrology) and external (CTL, instrument vendors) teams to minimize day to day lab operations interruptions
• Identifying and creating processes that will ensure success within the QC lab
• Sample, reagent and chemical lifecycle management
• Establish, write, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with GMP guidelines as needed in support of quality control operations
• Sets up and maintains instrumentation by working with the cross functional team (QC, QA, facility and vendors)
• Maintain QC equipment and perform regular performance verification/calibration as specified by equipment SOP
• Communicates project status to project leader.
• Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.
• Shift work applies
• Comfortable with aseptic gowning

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Scientific Field, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous GMP lab experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is preferred (0-2 years industry experience)
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• GMP experience preferred
• Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word (LIMS is a plus)
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Time management and project management skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

Pay Range

$38-$45/hr

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

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