Process Development Scientist (Contract - 23562) - Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a cell therapy process and apply fundamental scientific and engineering principles to process development, process characterization and troubleshooting 
• Collaborate with PD teammates and perform lab work to ensure continuity of studies over weekends
• Effectively collaborate with a fully integrated team to facilitate the success of projects and participate in team scientific discussions 
• Perform 2D and 3D cell culture operations, leveraging single-use technology (up to 3L bioreactor) and cell separation equipment
• Apply statistical principles to experimental design and data analysis
• Document experimental procedures and results according to established guidelines using batch records or Benchling ELN while ensuring data integrity
• Prepare, analyze, interpret and present data generated from lab experiments/studies, and write technical reports
• Work within departmental teams, supports deliverables and participates in team discussion on issue resolution.
• General laboratory support, including equipment maintenance and material ordering

** Weekend work is Mandatory: Thursday – Monday or Friday - Tuesday**

Knowledge and skills:

• Process development experience in a bio-pharmaceutical setting working with interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams 
• Experience with pluripotent stem cell 2D and 3D cell culture and directed differentiation, especially experience with the associated equipment such as 3D bioreactors operation
• Knowledge of qualify by design principles and experience with design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis  
• Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting timelines and adapting to changing priorities
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and be a team player
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and to maintain detailed and accurate records and notes
• Must be skilled in the Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Benchling ELN preferred

Education and Experience:

• PhD in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering or related discipline with 0-3 years of relevant industrial work experience or a Master’s degree in relevant field with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience or Bachelor's degree in relevant field with at least 6 years of relevant industry experience

$37-$45/HR

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