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Job Description
General Summary
Vertex is looking for a lab-based Senior Scientific Associate, Media Development to expand high-throughput media development capabilities and accelerate optimization of stem cell-based cell therapy processes. The role executes high-throughput and Design of Experiments (DoE) media screening studies using 96-well plate, ambr15, ambr250, and other scalable platforms to evaluate how media components and culture conditions influence cell growth, pluripotency, differentiation, and process performance.
Working with scientists and cross-functional analytical partners, the successful candidate will combine high-throughput experimentation, data analytics, automation, and process analytical technologies (PAT) to identify key drivers of performance, understand interactions between media and process variables, and accelerate development of robust media formulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Executes high-throughput and DoE-based media screening studies using 96-well plate, ambr15, ambr250, and other scalable cell culture platforms
- Partners with scientists to execute multifactorial screens that evaluate main effects and interactions among media components, concentrations, and culture conditions
- Establishes and improves screening workflows to increase experimental throughput, consistency, and speed
- Applies statistical and data analytics approaches to large experimental datasets to identify key drivers, compare conditions, visualize trends, and support media optimization decisions
- Integrates cell culture, process, PAT, and analytical data with cross-functional partners to build process understanding and translate findings across experimental scales
- Implements automated and semi-automated workflows for liquid handling, sampling, cell counting, and sample processing to increase capacity and reduce manual intervention
- Operates and troubleshoots cell culture, bioreactor, automation, and analytical platforms to ensure reliable experimental execution
- Maintains high-quality experimental documentation and contributes to protocols, technical reports, data summaries, and standardized workflows Drives continuous improvement of experimental platforms and workflows to expand screening capability and accelerate media development timelines
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture; experience with stem cell culture, pluripotency, or differentiation is preferred
- Experience with high-throughput or small-scale cell culture platforms; familiarity with 96-well plates, ambr15, ambr250, or comparable systems is preferred
- Working knowledge of DoE and multifactorial screening approaches, including interpretation of factor effects, interactions, and experimental variability
- Strong quantitative data analysis and visualization skills, with the ability to analyze large datasets and translate results into clear experimental conclusions
- Ability to integrate cell culture, process, PAT, and analytical data to identify relationships between media composition and cell performance
- Experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput workflows, including liquid handling, sampling, cell counting, or sample processing
- Familiarity with PAT and data-rich approaches for monitoring and understanding cell culture processes
- Ability to independently execute and troubleshoot complex experimental workflows across multiple scales
- Ability to identify workflow limitations and implement improvements that increase throughput, reproducibility, and efficiency Strong technical documentation, organization, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 0–2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Relevant experience in cell culture, bioprocess development, media development, high-throughput experimentation, or quantitative analysis of biological data Experience with DoE, stem cell culture, small-scale bioreactors, laboratory automation, PAT, or high-throughput screening is preferred
At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
Pay Range:
$73,900 - $110,900Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
On-Site DesignatedFlex Eligibility Status:
In this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
#LI-Onsite
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
Job Description
General Summary
Vertex is looking for a lab-based Senior Scientific Associate, Media Development to expand high-throughput media development capabilities and accelerate optimization of stem cell-based cell therapy processes. The role executes high-throughput and Design of Experiments (DoE) media screening studies using 96-well plate, ambr15, ambr250, and other scalable platforms to evaluate how media components and culture conditions influence cell growth, pluripotency, differentiation, and process performance.
Working with scientists and cross-functional analytical partners, the successful candidate will combine high-throughput experimentation, data analytics, automation, and process analytical technologies (PAT) to identify key drivers of performance, understand interactions between media and process variables, and accelerate development of robust media formulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Executes high-throughput and DoE-based media screening studies using 96-well plate, ambr15, ambr250, and other scalable cell culture platforms
- Partners with scientists to execute multifactorial screens that evaluate main effects and interactions among media components, concentrations, and culture conditions
- Establishes and improves screening workflows to increase experimental throughput, consistency, and speed
- Applies statistical and data analytics approaches to large experimental datasets to identify key drivers, compare conditions, visualize trends, and support media optimization decisions
- Integrates cell culture, process, PAT, and analytical data with cross-functional partners to build process understanding and translate findings across experimental scales
- Implements automated and semi-automated workflows for liquid handling, sampling, cell counting, and sample processing to increase capacity and reduce manual intervention
- Operates and troubleshoots cell culture, bioreactor, automation, and analytical platforms to ensure reliable experimental execution
- Maintains high-quality experimental documentation and contributes to protocols, technical reports, data summaries, and standardized workflows Drives continuous improvement of experimental platforms and workflows to expand screening capability and accelerate media development timelines
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture; experience with stem cell culture, pluripotency, or differentiation is preferred
- Experience with high-throughput or small-scale cell culture platforms; familiarity with 96-well plates, ambr15, ambr250, or comparable systems is preferred
- Working knowledge of DoE and multifactorial screening approaches, including interpretation of factor effects, interactions, and experimental variability
- Strong quantitative data analysis and visualization skills, with the ability to analyze large datasets and translate results into clear experimental conclusions
- Ability to integrate cell culture, process, PAT, and analytical data to identify relationships between media composition and cell performance
- Experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput workflows, including liquid handling, sampling, cell counting, or sample processing
- Familiarity with PAT and data-rich approaches for monitoring and understanding cell culture processes
- Ability to independently execute and troubleshoot complex experimental workflows across multiple scales
- Ability to identify workflow limitations and implement improvements that increase throughput, reproducibility, and efficiency Strong technical documentation, organization, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 0–2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Relevant experience in cell culture, bioprocess development, media development, high-throughput experimentation, or quantitative analysis of biological data Experience with DoE, stem cell culture, small-scale bioreactors, laboratory automation, PAT, or high-throughput screening is preferred
At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
Pay Range:
$73,900 - $110,900Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
On-Site DesignatedFlex Eligibility Status:
In this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
#LI-Onsite
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla19
- Amazon13
- ASM12
- GlobalFoundries10
- Trinzic9
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing14
- Electronics & Hardware11
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Automotive7
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process engineering specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering required
- Proficiency with process simulation tools such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of P&IDs, PFDs, and process control documentation
- Familiarity with FDA, GMP, or ISO regulatory requirements depending on industry
- Two or more years of hands-on process engineering or manufacturing experience
Tips for Your Process Engineering Specialist Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Generic phrases like 'improved efficiency' won't stand out. Instead, tie each project to a measurable outcome: cycle time reduced, yield increased, or waste eliminated. Hiring managers for process engineering specialist roles scan for concrete results, not responsibilities.
Highlight your process simulation software proficiency
Many applicants list simulation tools as an afterthought, but tools like Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or AutoCAD Plant 3D are frequently listed as requirements. Put them prominently in a dedicated skills section so your application clears the initial screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process engineering specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your industry depth
Process engineering roles in semiconductors require different domain knowledge than those in food processing or refining. Filter openings by industry keyword in your search so your experience maps directly to the employer's production environment and equipment.
Prepare for a technical case study or whiteboard session
Many process engineering specialist interviews include a live problem: a P&ID review, a bottleneck analysis, or a yield loss scenario. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at the right answer, since interviewers are evaluating your engineering methodology.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Process engineering specialist offers often include shift differentials, project bonuses, or professional development budgets that vary widely by facility type. Ask about these line items explicitly during the offer stage, since they can meaningfully change the value of two otherwise similar positions.
Process Engineering Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process engineering specialists?
The companies hiring the most process engineering specialists right now include Tesla, Amazon, and ASM, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high in pharmaceutical manufacturing and semiconductor fabrication.
How many process engineering specialist jobs are remote?
About 30% of process engineering specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site access to production equipment and facilities. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include process documentation, standards development, and continuous improvement program management roles that focus on analysis over hands-on floor work.
How do you become a process engineering specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering. Build foundational experience through internships or entry-level manufacturing roles where you work directly with production processes and equipment. Pursue a Lean or Six Sigma certification to demonstrate structured problem-solving skills. Deepen your proficiency in process simulation software and documentation tools, then target specialist roles in an industry that matches your domain experience.
Can you get hired as a process engineering specialist with little experience?
Yes, but you'll need to close the experience gap with targeted credentials and project evidence. Employers in less competitive manufacturing sectors, such as food and beverage or plastics, are more open to candidates with strong academic project work or co-op experience. A Six Sigma Green Belt certification and demonstrated proficiency with process documentation tools like Visio or AutoCAD can offset a shorter work history meaningfully.
What does the process engineering specialist interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview with a hiring manager covering process fundamentals and your project history, a live or take-home case study involving a process flow analysis or yield problem, and a final on-site or panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders. Some employers also include a facility tour where they ask you to identify improvement opportunities in a real production environment.
Where can I find and apply to process engineering specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to process engineering specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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