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Cell Therapy Process Development Scientist Jobs in Andover, MA

Process Development Senior Scientist

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$100K - $136K/yr

Process Development Senior Scientist What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. In ... Work in a coordinated group in which cell culture and purification scientists work together to ...

Senior Scientist, Process Development

Watertown, MA · On-site

$99K - $135K/yr

... therapies. We are seeking a Senior Scientist, Process Development, responsible for executing cell culture experiments, downstream processing, analyzing data, and contributing to process development ...

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How much do cell therapy process development scientist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for cell therapy process development scientist in Andover, MA is $35.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.47 and $40.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cell Therapy Process Development Scientist vs Cell Manufacturing Associate?

AspectCell Therapy Process Development ScientistCell Manufacturing Associate
CredentialsTypically requires a Master's or PhD in biology, biochemistry, or related fieldsUsually holds a Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related areas
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, process development facilities, R&D settingsManufacturing floors, production facilities, GMP environments
Industry UsageDesigning and optimizing cell therapy processes, early-stage developmentExecuting manufacturing protocols, batch production, quality control

The Cell Therapy Process Development Scientist focuses on developing and refining cell therapy processes in research and development settings, often requiring advanced degrees. In contrast, the Cell Manufacturing Associate works primarily on executing manufacturing procedures in GMP environments, typically with a bachelor's degree. Both roles are essential in the cell therapy industry but differ in responsibilities, work environment, and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Cell Therapy Process Development Scientist job openings in Andover, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $74,816 per year, or $36 per hour.

Process Development Engineering Scientific Associate (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Boston, MA • On-site

$31/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


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Job description


The Process Dev Engineering Scientific Associate will be part of a team that will support cell therapy media development team, including performing media optimization studies, as well as prepping media and characterizing media components. This role will contribute to the exploration and establishment of novel technologies to support cell therapy scale-up and optimization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Design and perform experiments and data analysis on media development and optimization
  • Coordinate studies and new assays needed with analytical development
  • Utilizes fundamental understanding of molecular and cell biology to guide the experimental design and focuses on media development
  • Applies statistical principles and DoE approaches to guide process optimization
  • Collaborates with team member, align on project goals and priorities, sharing results and participate in team discussions
  • Contribute to fostering a collaborative working environment and positive team culture
  • Ensure data integrity by timely completion of phase-appropriate documentations, including experiment recording in electronic notebook system, develop protocols, and author reports to support future technology transfer and regulatory filings
  • Ensure compliance on lab safety procedures
  • Occasional weekend work required

Education and Experience:
  • A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline with 0-3 years of experience. Master's degree with 0-1 years of experience.
  • Process development experience in a bio-pharmaceutical setting working with interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
  • Experience in aseptic processing and cell culture.
  • Experience with bioreactor systems
  • Ability to effectively communicate findings, progress, and problems.
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong organizational skills and high attention to details.

Contract Length: 6 months with the chance to extend.
Pay Range
31/hr. - 33/hr.
Shift/Hours
Monday - Friday. Occasional weekend work required.
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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