Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Gene Editing and Delivery Research

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

5d•$20 - $50

About The Position

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab. Why Vertex? Real Projects: You’ll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work. Mentorship & Networking: Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career. Flexible & Supportive: We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing. Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career. Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality! Your Impact The Vertex Gene Editing and Delivery Research Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards undergraduate or advanced degree in Cellular Biology, Chemistry, Material Science, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, 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 gene editing and delivery functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The application deadline for this role is April 3rd, 2026. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Important Notice Regarding Internship and Co-op Inquiries At Vertex Pharmaceuticals, we are committed to providing a fair and structured recruitment process for all students interested in internship and co-op opportunities. To ensure consistency and equity, all student applications must go through our Early Talent Acquisition Team. Due to the high volume of interest, we are unable to respond to individual solicitation. Direct solicitation to Vertex employees- including senior leaders via email will result in removal from the recruiting process. We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in Vertex. To be considered for internship or co-op roles, please apply directly through our official application channels. (https://www.vrtx.com/careers/career-growth-and-opportunities/co-ops/) Thank you for respecting our process and helping us maintain a fair experience for all candidates. What you will be doing: Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a 6-month Co-op to join the Gene Editing and Delivery team. This position will contribute to our research efforts in non-viral delivery to develop transformative medicines for life-threatening diseases. The candidate will work with team members to design and make various lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations for screening. The ideal candidate is expected to have experience in the LNP formulation process and characterization assays. Experience in lipid chemistry and in vitro assays is a plus.

Requirements

Ph.D., Master’s, or bachelor’s degree (degree obtained or currently pursuing) in cellular biology, chemistry, material science, biochemistry, biophysics, biomedical engineering or related disciplines.
Hands-on experience in various LNP formulation process such as mixing technologies and purification techniques.
Knowledge and/or experience in various LNP characterization analytical assays such as size/PDI, RNA encapsulation efficiency, and pKa assays.
Strong work ethic and communication skills, commitment to scientific rigor, and ability to work collaboratively within a team
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 December 2026
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July – December 2026

Nice To Haves

Experience in lipid chemistry and in vitro assays is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, formulate, and analyze LNP formulations using industry standard protocols.
Maintain clear and complete documentation of experimental records in the electronic lab notebook.
Understand and adapt to strategic changes in a dynamic and fast-paced drug development environment.
Work in a cross-functional ecosystem to learn new techniques and expand technical capabilities for effective teamwork and collaboration.
Present high-quality data to the team and department.