Manufacturing Associate (Contract)

Manufacturing Operations 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 - Transfer raw material inside cleanroom suite using sanitizing reagents
• Supports Operations group to ensure proper coordination of resources
• Ensures cGMP compliance through consistent execution
• Demonstrate 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 move about inside the cleanroom to accomplish process tasks
• Occasionally moves lab equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Compressed gasses and LN2 are used in this process

Required Experience & Education

• 2-4 years manufacturing experience is required.

Contract Length: 6-month contract with a chance to extend.

Pay Range: $35 - $42/HR

Shift/Hours: TBD