Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, Process Development Data Systems

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc•Boston, MA

41d•$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 Process Development Data Technology Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards undergraduate or advanced degree. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our process 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: The Cell and Gene Therapy Process Development team at Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking candidates to implement processes to automate data analysis which will accelerate process understanding and innovation. This opportunity focuses on hands-on experience in data management and data visualization. Responsibilities include creating automated data workflows from various equipment to electronic notebooks (ELNs); and maintaining databases. This role requires collaboration with multiple teams to contribute to the development and maintenance of data analysis tools and processes.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or advanced degree program
Strong proficiency in SQL/Python, and/or JSON/JavaScript languages
Strong proficiency in Microsoft VBA, Power Queries, and Power BI
Experience with network mapping and data security
Understanding of data management concepts and data visualization techniques
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Eagerness to learn new technologies and skills
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

Develop and maintain robust scripts and workflows for automated data retrieval, parsing, and uploading into ELNs from equipment and other sources.
Work with scientists to build out data pipelines from ELN to data analysis tools such as JMP and Spotfire.
Build data visualization dashboards for real-time analysis in Power BI.
Document and help to train team members on data workflows, including scripts, queries, and processes for future use.
Support development, alignment, and training of ELN framework across teams.
Work with scientists to leverage AI/ML models to detect trends or patterns in the data.