Senior Research Associate (Contract)
Posted on Sep 28, 2024 by Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Boston, MA
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description:
Justification: to meet the increasing testing demand for VX-880/ VX-264 as well as provide support for visual inspection testing and investigation of VX-880 drug product
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Involved in the development, implementation and execution of release and characterization assays for identity, purity, impurity, and potency for cell therapy product.
Perform sample testing to support analytical and process development using a variety of techniques (e.g. ELISA, MSD, visual inspection, cell count and viability, flow cytometry, cell-based potency, SDS-PAGE, HPLC, and residual impurity characterization).
Manage sample inventory and lab equipment.
Troubleshoot, optimize, and trend assay performance.
Maintain excellent documentation of completed experiments (e.g. electronic lab notebook and study reports).
Be a strong team player contributing to group priorities and deliverables.
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills:
Prior experience with several of the following techniques: ELISA, MSD, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, flow cytometry, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, HPLC, cell counting methods, and cell-based functional assays.
Intermediate statistical knowledge for analytical data analysis.
Ability to use literature to design proof of concept studies.
Experience in writing technical documents including development technical reports, qualification protocols, and qualification reports.
Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to build open and collaborative relationships and to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience with sample management and ELN/LIMS systems is preferred.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related field.
1-3 years of relevant industry experience
Prior experience in cell therapy assay development is preferred
Pay Range:
$39 - $43/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
By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your RESUME/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex’s Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners
(collectively, “Atrium Alerts”). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email, phone, or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium & Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time, please contact Atrium at .
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at Please include the job title in the subject of your email.
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors
Justification: to meet the increasing testing demand for VX-880/ VX-264 as well as provide support for visual inspection testing and investigation of VX-880 drug product
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Involved in the development, implementation and execution of release and characterization assays for identity, purity, impurity, and potency for cell therapy product.
Perform sample testing to support analytical and process development using a variety of techniques (e.g. ELISA, MSD, visual inspection, cell count and viability, flow cytometry, cell-based potency, SDS-PAGE, HPLC, and residual impurity characterization).
Manage sample inventory and lab equipment.
Troubleshoot, optimize, and trend assay performance.
Maintain excellent documentation of completed experiments (e.g. electronic lab notebook and study reports).
Be a strong team player contributing to group priorities and deliverables.
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills:
Prior experience with several of the following techniques: ELISA, MSD, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, flow cytometry, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, HPLC, cell counting methods, and cell-based functional assays.
Intermediate statistical knowledge for analytical data analysis.
Ability to use literature to design proof of concept studies.
Experience in writing technical documents including development technical reports, qualification protocols, and qualification reports.
Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to build open and collaborative relationships and to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience with sample management and ELN/LIMS systems is preferred.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related field.
1-3 years of relevant industry experience
Prior experience in cell therapy assay development is preferred
Pay Range:
$39 - $43/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
By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your RESUME/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex’s Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners
(collectively, “Atrium Alerts”). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email, phone, or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium & Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time, please contact Atrium at .
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at Please include the job title in the subject of your email.
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors
Reference: 202648182
https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/95646135
Senior Research Associate (Contract)
Posted on Sep 28, 2024 by Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Boston, MA
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description:
Justification: to meet the increasing testing demand for VX-880/ VX-264 as well as provide support for visual inspection testing and investigation of VX-880 drug product
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Involved in the development, implementation and execution of release and characterization assays for identity, purity, impurity, and potency for cell therapy product.
Perform sample testing to support analytical and process development using a variety of techniques (e.g. ELISA, MSD, visual inspection, cell count and viability, flow cytometry, cell-based potency, SDS-PAGE, HPLC, and residual impurity characterization).
Manage sample inventory and lab equipment.
Troubleshoot, optimize, and trend assay performance.
Maintain excellent documentation of completed experiments (e.g. electronic lab notebook and study reports).
Be a strong team player contributing to group priorities and deliverables.
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills:
Prior experience with several of the following techniques: ELISA, MSD, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, flow cytometry, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, HPLC, cell counting methods, and cell-based functional assays.
Intermediate statistical knowledge for analytical data analysis.
Ability to use literature to design proof of concept studies.
Experience in writing technical documents including development technical reports, qualification protocols, and qualification reports.
Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to build open and collaborative relationships and to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience with sample management and ELN/LIMS systems is preferred.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related field.
1-3 years of relevant industry experience
Prior experience in cell therapy assay development is preferred
Pay Range:
$39 - $43/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
By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your RESUME/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex’s Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners
(collectively, “Atrium Alerts”). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email, phone, or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium & Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time, please contact Atrium at .
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at Please include the job title in the subject of your email.
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors
Justification: to meet the increasing testing demand for VX-880/ VX-264 as well as provide support for visual inspection testing and investigation of VX-880 drug product
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Involved in the development, implementation and execution of release and characterization assays for identity, purity, impurity, and potency for cell therapy product.
Perform sample testing to support analytical and process development using a variety of techniques (e.g. ELISA, MSD, visual inspection, cell count and viability, flow cytometry, cell-based potency, SDS-PAGE, HPLC, and residual impurity characterization).
Manage sample inventory and lab equipment.
Troubleshoot, optimize, and trend assay performance.
Maintain excellent documentation of completed experiments (e.g. electronic lab notebook and study reports).
Be a strong team player contributing to group priorities and deliverables.
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills:
Prior experience with several of the following techniques: ELISA, MSD, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, flow cytometry, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, HPLC, cell counting methods, and cell-based functional assays.
Intermediate statistical knowledge for analytical data analysis.
Ability to use literature to design proof of concept studies.
Experience in writing technical documents including development technical reports, qualification protocols, and qualification reports.
Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to build open and collaborative relationships and to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience with sample management and ELN/LIMS systems is preferred.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related field.
1-3 years of relevant industry experience
Prior experience in cell therapy assay development is preferred
Pay Range:
$39 - $43/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
By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your RESUME/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex’s Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners
(collectively, “Atrium Alerts”). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email, phone, or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium & Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time, please contact Atrium at .
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at Please include the job title in the subject of your email.
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors
Reference: 202648182
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