Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, Analytical Development

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc•Boston, MA

46d•$20 - $35•Hybrid

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 Analytical Development Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards undergraduate or advanced degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Technology Sciences, Cell & Molecular Biology, 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 analytical development functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. 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 Co-op to join the Analytical Development department in the Cell and Gene Therapy field. The Co-op will perform a variety of functions to support process and drug product characterization at different stages by performing analytical procedures. The Co-op will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve program goals.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Biology, Bioengineering, Technology Sciences, Cell & Molecular Biology, or another related field
Proficient in basic lab skills and following protocols
Experience with one or more of the following analytical techniques/data analysis software: mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, cell counting, ELISA, microscopy, JMP, GraphPad Prism
Proficient in utilizing MS Office applications to perform tasks
Excellent communication skills (written, oral) and detail oriented with the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2026
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January - June 2026

Responsibilities

Perform flow cytometry, cell counting, and other assays to support method development and extended characterization activities for the Type 1 diabetes (T1D) cell therapy program.
Independently perform sample testing and data analysis following established methods and procedures
Design experiments and perform troubleshooting as needed in conjunction with manager
Maintain excellent written documentation (e.g. electronic lab notebook, test forms)
Report on project progress and present data at internal team meetings
Support lab logistics to ensure efficiency of lab operations