Manufacturing Associate

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Operations Associate to support the production of clinical cell therapy products in a cGMP manufacturing environment. In this hands‑on role, you will perform critical manufacturing activities including aseptic processing, raw material preparation, batch record execution, and cleanroom operations to ensure the consistent production of high-quality cell therapy products. The ideal candidate will have prior manufacturing experience in a regulated environment, a strong commitment to quality and compliance, and a collaborative mindset to support cross‑functional teams in advancing innovative cell therapy programs.

This position offers the opportunity to play a direct role in delivering life‑changing therapies while working in a fast‑paced and highly collaborative manufacturing setting.

• Perform clinical product manufacturing for cell therapy according to cGMP standards - Includes assembling raw materials, following specific standard operating procedures (SOP), aseptic technique, completing batch records, and reporting deviations.
• Demonstrates and assists others with aseptic technique.
• May participate in technology transfer and final process development from the Development to the Manufacturing group – occasionally supports the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or other documentation for manufacturing in collaboration with Development and Quality groups.
• Ensures raw materials are identified and available in time for manufacturing activities – transfers raw material inside cleanroom suite using sanitizing reagents.
• Supports Operations group to ensure proper coordination of resources.
• Ensures cGMP compliance through consistent execution.
• Demonstrates the Vertex Phenotype behaviors:
  Lead by Example;
  Learn, Teach & Develop;
  Foster Exceptional Collaboration;
  Drive Breakthrough Results; and Promote Enterprise Thinking.
• Other duties and projects as assigned to meet departmental requirements.
• Works in a cleanroom and office setting.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% during processing activities.
• Frequently moves about inside the cleanroom to accomplish process tasks.
• Occasionally moves lab equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Compressed gases and LN2 are used in this process.

• 2-4 years of manufacturing experience is required.

6-month contract with a chance to extend.

$35/hr - $42hr

TBD