Stem Cell Process Development Associate

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston, MA seeks a contract-lab associate to perform routine stem cell isolation using automated systems and support Process Development experiments. The role involves medium/buffer prep in sterile conditions, ELN documentation, data reporting, and teamwork with engineers and scientists.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and has 0–2+ years of lab experience with aseptic techniques, data analysis, and protocol writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-2+ years of relevant lab experience.
• Hands-on aseptic techniques and cell handling experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with JMP/GraphPad Prism is a bonus.
• Proactive communication, organization, and accurate record-keeping.
• Basic statistics, graphing, and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine stem cell isolation using automated processing system.
• Support lab-based Process Development activities and experiments.
• Prepare media and buffers in sterile aseptic conditions.
• Generate samples for analytical assays and coordinate with Analytical team for timely analysis.
• Maintain detailed electronic lab notebook documenting all lab activities.
• Write reports summarizing procedures, experiments, and data.
• Present experimental design and data to internal team.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Cell handling

Cell culturing

Media preparation

Buffer preparation

Record-keeping

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical sciences

Tools

JMP

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston, MA seeks a contract-lab associate to perform routine stem cell isolation using automated systems and support Process Development experiments. The role involves medium/buffer prep in sterile conditions, ELN documentation, data reporting, and teamwork with engineers and scientists.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and has 0–2+ years of lab experience with aseptic techniques, data analysis, and protocol writing.