Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Quality Control Senior Associate (Contract) 28655

Vertex Pharmaceuticals  •  $35/hr  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Shift: Sunday-Wednesday 7:30am-6:00pm est.

Key responsibilities

  • Performs Quality Control (QC) testing of Cell Therapy in-process, release and stability samples. Typical test methods performed include flow cytometry, qPCR (MycoTOOL), ELISA, cell counts, sterility (BACT), gram stain and endotoxin (LAL) testing.
  • Assists in tracking and trending of QC data.
  • Performs technical reviews of raw data.
  • Records test results and maintains raw data and accurate laboratory records.
  • Performs general lab and equipment maintenance duties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Key requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Sciences
  • 2+ years experience
  • Performs tasks with strict adherence to cGMP and cGDP principles.
  • Has an understanding of basic laboratory equipment and practices.
  • Is proficient in the use of spreadsheets and word processing software.
  • Have ability to problem solve by selecting appropriate alternative from defined options.
  • Is dependable and able to work well within a team.
  • Is interested in learning new things. Open to change.
  • Is optimistic and displays a positive attitude even during periods of adversity.
  • Shows initiative; acts independently with management approval
  • Possesses a high attention to detail

Preferred Requirements

  • Demonstrated knowledge in biological, cell-based assays including flow cytometry preferred.
  • Aseptic technique

Pay Range

$35-$37/hr

Requisition Disclaimer

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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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

About Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and have made significant advancements in multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continue to progress clinical and research programs in these diseases. We also have a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where we have deep insight into causal human biology, including acute and neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, IgA nephropathy, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

Our global HQ is in Boston, and we have research and development (R&D) sites and commercial offices worldwide.

Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work by Science Magazine, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and the San Diego Business Journal. We have also earned a spot on TIME Most Influential Companies, TIME Best Inventions, and Fast Company Most Innovative Companies lists. Our research and medicines have received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the Prix Galien, the Scrip Award and the Breakthrough Prize awards.

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Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
1989
Website
vrtx.com
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