Senior Scientist, Process Development — Weekend Cell Therapy Lead
Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC
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Job summary
Vertex is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Process Development team. The role leads execution of process development and engineering studies for a cell-based drug candidate designed to treat diabetes.
The Senior Scientist will oversee internal process development work, including robustness and characterization studies, and may support manufacturing investigations. This is a full-time weekend shift position (Thursday to Monday, 8am–5pm).
Qualifications
- BS in Biochemistry, Engineering, Biology or related discipline with 8+ years of industry experience; or an MS with 5+ years of industry experience; or a PhD with 2-5 years of industry experience.
- Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
- Working knowledge of GMP requirements and cell processing/bioprocess equipment.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute experimentation to develop robust manufacturing processes for cell therapy products and support clinical programs.
- Lead process robustness and characterization studies to support process understanding and clinical development goals.
- Lead and train the weekend shift team of bioprocess associates and engineers.
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Job description
Vertex is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Process Development team. The role leads execution of process development and engineering studies for a cell-based drug candidate designed to treat diabetes.
The Senior Scientist will oversee internal process development work, including robustness and characterization studies, and may support manufacturing investigations. This is a full-time weekend shift position (Thursday to Monday, 8am–5pm).
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