Analytical Development Senior Research Associate, Material/Medical Device Analytical Development (Contract)

Job Description

Key activities:

• Execute and analyze data from studies to develop and qualify test methods, demonstrate technological feasibility and characterize material and assembled device products, employing multiple analytical methods (e.g. Mechanical tests for Pre-filled syringes and Auto injectors, viscosity, and material stress/strain characteristics, as well as chromatography)
• Execute test methods in support of device Process Development and Quality activities
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and trend assay performance
• Report on project progress, write analytical development protocols and reports, provide recommendations to management
• Establish design criteria using Design of Experiments (DOE) and other contemporary development tools
• With manager guidance, perform sufficient statistical analysis to establish specificity, sensitivity, linear range, precision and accuracy of test methods.
• Maintain analytical lab instrumentation, manage lab reagents, ensure appropriate preventative maintenance and calibration is carried out.
• Identify, qualify and manage analytical reagents as per regulatory standards
• Establish reference standard materials as required to support assay validation.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of analytical data generated.
• Transfer assays to vendors and provide SME support for assay qualification, author transfer/qualification protocols and reports
• Maintain excellent written documentation (e.g. ELN, lab notebook and test forms).

 

Education:

Masters in Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or related discipline with 0-2 years of industry experience in assay/analytical development for materials and medical devices or Bachelors with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.

 

Experience with pre-filled syringes or auto injectors NEEDED.

 

This is at Vertex's Providence, RI location. 

Pay Range

$41-$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 CV/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 Careers Privacy Notice.   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 [email protected].

 

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 [email protected]. Please include the job title in the subject of your email.

 

No C2C or Third-Party Vendors