3rd shift - Senior Manufacturing Associate (Contract)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Boston, MA, US · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 45 – 48 a hour
Posted Sep 1, 2026
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Job Description
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.
This will be 3rd shift.
9pm - 7:30AM
Tuesday-Saturday.
Will train on 1st or 2nd shift for 90ish days.
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: 12-month contract with a chance to extend.
Pay Range
$45-$48/HR
Requisition Disclaimer
This job posting is for a is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. 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…