Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Technical Operations - Packaging
About The Position
The Vertex Technical Operations - Packaging Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Sciences, or other related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Technical Operations functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The Tech Ops Packaging group supports the development (pre-filing development work and filing documentation), launch (creation and validation of production processes), and long-term maintenance of all packaging related activities, including support in selection of appropriate Contract Manufacturing Organizations to fulfill packaging related business needs.
Requirements
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Packaging Sciences or Packaging Engineering, or another related field
- Interests in pursuing a career in pharmaceutical packaging.
- Strong written communication skills
- Experience with MS Office applications (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc.)
- Planning and organizational skills
- Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
- You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027
- You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2027
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience with CAD software (Artios, Solid Work, etc)
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation of plans, designs, methods of data collection, and reports.
- Creating materials and tools to support upcoming and ongoing process improvement initiatives, specifically the development of a project intake tool, including expected timelines for each task, to aide cross functional partners that require support from the packaging group.
- Conducting process mapping working sessions on business and technical processes to support the creation of the project intake tool.
- Testing of primary and secondary packaging components in support of various product launches in 2024, including drafting reports for review.
- Meet virtually with existing Contract Manufacturers and Material Suppliers.
Benefits
- Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes
- Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking
- Provided meals—free breakfast daily!
- Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement
- Social events—both intern-only and company-wide
- Location-specific perks and extras!
- Recognition of National Intern Day
- medical, dental and vision benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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