Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Technical Operations - Packaging

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

11d • Hybrid

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.

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.
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed