Senior Cell & Gene Therapy Research Associate - Contract

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

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC's cell and gene analytical technologies team seeks a 6-month contract contributor to expand testing capabilities and support routine analytical activities for cell therapy programs in Boston.

The role involves hands-on testing using ELISA, Alphalisa, MSD, PCR and Flow Cytometry, plus operating automated systems. You will collaborate across Analytical and Process Development, maintain SOPs, and ensure timely data delivery while complying with GLP-like practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related discipline.
• BS with 2+ years experience or MS with 0-2 years experience.
• Experience with ELISA, Alphalisa, MSD, PCR and qPCR.
• Experience with cell therapy workflows and GLP-like environments.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing to support development, characterization and release assays.
• Operate ELISA, Alphalisa, MSD, PCR and Flow Cytometry (manual or automated).
• Set up, monitor and complete daily automated runs and integrated systems.
• Report progress and present data at group/project meetings.
• Coordinate shipment handling and inventory tracking.

Skills

Pipetting skills

Aseptic technique

Cell culture

Molecular techniques

qPCR

Automation experience

Data interpretation

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology

B.S. in Biochemistry

M.S. in related discipline

Tools

ELN/LIMS

Flow cytometer

Automated liquid handlers

MS-Office

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC's cell and gene analytical technologies team seeks a 6-month contract contributor to expand testing capabilities and support routine analytical activities for cell therapy programs in Boston.

The role involves hands-on testing using ELISA, Alphalisa, MSD, PCR and Flow Cytometry, plus operating automated systems. You will collaborate across Analytical and Process Development, maintain SOPs, and ensure timely data delivery while complying with GLP-like practices.