Compound Management Technician (Contract)

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Temporary Compound Management Technician to join our Compound Management group in Boston, MA. The Boston group is responsible for the local storage, tracking, and distribution of compounds as an integrated component of our global compound management operation. 

This position is responsible for the fulfillment of dry and solution-based compound sample requests for customers at Vertex’s Boston site. The Archive Management group is highly automated, and this role will require routine operation of laboratory robotics, while interfacing with web-based software tools. The Compound Management Technician will also be responsible for processing new samples into the archive inventory including accurate sample weighing and dissolution. Additionally, this role will coordinate the shipment of orders with the logistics department.

This is a lab based role.

12 month contract with possibility to extend. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage growing collection of small molecules and fulfill requests for compounds in both liquid and solid formats
• Operate and evolve compound handling methods and processes to enable efficient execution of research activities
• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain liquid handling instrumentation
• Manage and ensure integration of local support solutions with worldwide compound management strategies
• Perform quality control checks and maintenance on equipment
• Communicate with scientists across the Research organization regarding compound orders
• Participate in the continuing development and implementation of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), robotic handling methods and Inventory Database

Minimal Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering or relevant field
• At least one year of relevant employment experience, title will be commensurate with experience
• The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, detail oriented individual able to multitask and follow directions
• Demonstrated strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
• Must be flexible and responsive to changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to effectively meet deadlines while working under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must have a high aptitude for common computer programs (e.g. MS Office), in addition to being comfortable in learning new software and hardware systems
• Critical thinking and the ability to learn and apply troubleshooting techniques for automation is key

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with early stage drug discovery practices with a focus on small molecule compound management
• Experience with automated liquid handling and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience operating multi-component automated platforms
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills are highly desired, particularly when it comes to automated equipment
• Demonstrated experience with data handling / informatics / programming experience are a plus
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly-matrixed work environment
• A desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families and society

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. In addition to our clinical development programs focused on cystic fibrosis, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs aimed at other serious and life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. For four years in a row, Science magazine has named Vertex one of its Top Employers in the life sciences. For additional information and the latest updates from the company, please visit www.vrtx.com.

Pay Range

$30-$35

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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