Process Development Senior Research Associate

Job Description

The Process Dev Engineering Senior 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.

• Participates in the design and planning of process development and process characterization studies under the supervision of senior members.
• Maintains 2D and 3D pluripotent stem cell culture in various cell culture platforms.
• Formulate media and factors according to established procedures.
• Documents experimental procedures, observation, and results in electronic lab notebook.
• Compile study raw data in various formats and conducts basic data analysis.
• Supports a fully integrated team to facilitate the success of projects.
• Works within departmental teams, supports deliverables and participates in team discussion on issue resolution.

• Experience with cell culture and aseptic technique. Bioreactor operation experience preferred.
• Good communication skills to share technical/scientific information within the team.
• Willingness to learn and take initiatives, with a team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and to maintain detailed and accurate records and notes.
• Must be skilled in the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. JMP and Graph Pad Prism preferred.
• Work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are required and have a flexible schedule to work some holidays.

2-year experience, Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemical engineering, or a related discipline is required.

6 months with the chance to extend.

$38/hr.

- $40/hr.

Thursday - Monday

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer.

The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.