Process Development Research Associate (Contract - 23435) - Vertex Pharmaceuticals

The Process Development Research Associate will be part of a team responsible for process development and optimization, as well as characterization of cell product for ongoing and future projects.

6 month contract with chance to extend. 

2 shift options:

Thursday – Monday normal business hours 9-5ish

Friday – Tuesday normal business hours 9-5ish

Experience with Stem Cell Culture is required. Please show this experience on your resume. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the development of cryopreservation processes for cell therapy projects
• Supports a fully integrated team to facilitate the success of projects
• Utilizes understanding of principles of molecular and cell biology techniques when troubleshooting typical problems
• Applies statistical principles to guide process optimization
• Conducts experiments, characterization and data analyses in support of process characterization and improvement
• Supports technical reports, regulatory filings, source documents, patents and external publications.
• Works within departmental teams, supports deliverables and participates in team discussion on issue resolution.
• Participates in weekend work rotation with the broader team

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good communication skills to communicate technical/scientific information within a team
• Effective at working as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required
• Typically requires 0-2 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience

$32-$35/HR

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