Analytical Development Scientist (Contract)

The cell and gene analytical technologies team (CGAT) within Vertex cell and genetic therapies (VCGT) is
seeking an individual for 12-month contract who can serve as a key contributor in expanding our testing
capabilities and supporting routine analytical activities. The ideal candidate will have experience with a range of
cell-based and plate-based analytical methods, strong troubleshooting skills, and a thorough understanding of
SOPs and report documentation. Extensive hands-on experience with cell therapies is preferred. This scientist
will collaborate and coordinate across cross-functional teams, including Process Development, Manufacturing,
and Quality, to support the development of Cell and Gene Therapy processes and products.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively involve in routine testing to support process development and characterization and release assays
for identity, potency, genome profiling and impurities for Vertex preclinical, clinical and next generation
cell therapy programs.
• Perform sample testing for analytical development team by using a variety of techniques; (e.g. plate-based
potency, Flow Cytometry, Cell culture, ELISA, MSD, PCR, residual impurity characterization, RNA
profiling, Nanostring.
• Support Wednesday to Sunday with occasional weekdays, and second shift/late evening coverage
as required for process and analytical development teams on several assays as required and flexible to
travel between sites within 2.0 mile distance.
• Report on project progress and reports or present data effectively at internal group or project team
meetings as needed.
• Responsible for shipment handling and receiving samples and reagents within and outside of Vertex.
• Manage and track inventory for samples and reagents as needed for several projects.
• Participate in a data management activity to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Be a strong team player contributing to group priorities and deliverables.
• Maintain excellent written documentation of completed experiment (ELN) and maintain knowledge
share systems (MS-Teams and share points).
• Ability to follow and understand SOPs and review protocols or reports as needed along with good
analytical understanding for data interpretation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education level and/or relevant experience(s):

Required: (Graduate in Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related
discipline) Ph.D graduate or +1 year (or equivalent degree), MS with 2-3years experience, BS with 5-7 years’ experience.
Preferred: Relevant industry experience in biologics or cell and gene therapy space.

Knowledge and skills:

Required:
• Possesses excellent pipetting skills.
• Possess standard lab safety regulations and work in GLP like laboratory
environment
• Has experience with molecular and plate-based techniques related to cell and
gene therapy like Flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, Cell
counting methods, Cell culture techniques etc.
• Has excellent communication skills and is effectively able to work
collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to utilize Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word to perform tasks as
assigned.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling
multiple projects or priorities within required timelines. 

Preferred:
• Industry experience in cell and gene therapy space.
• Experience with sample management and ELN systems.
• Experience working with pluripotent/hematopoietic stem cells.

Contract Length: 12 months, with the chance to extend.

$50/hr. - $55/hr.

Wednesday to Sunday with occasional weekdays, and second shift/late evening coverage
as required.

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

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