Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, VCGT 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 VGCT Analytical Development Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards undergraduate (Junior or Senior) or advanced degree (Masters preferred) in Biology, 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 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: The aim of this co-op project will be to develop a flow cytometry panel to support characterization of CASGEVY V2.0 process development and understanding, with a focus on stemness and/or cell cycle. The student in this role will be trained by the hiring manager on flow cytometry assay development concepts and techniques, as well as guided in the development of the assay. Key aspects of the project will include: Data and literature review Sample fixation and permeabilization optimization Candidate marker evaluation Antibody specificity evaluation and titration Fit-for purpose assessment Detailed documentation in the form of an Electronic Lab Notebook. Analysis and data presentation Potential duties will include: A fit-for-purpose flow panel to help characterize in-process and/or DP CASGEVY V2.0 development samples, including: Completion of feasibility studies A written test method Presentation of the project to peers and colleagues

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate (Junior or Senionr) or Master's program in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or another related field
Experience with the following techniques is preferred: Basic cell culture experience and sterile technique, and flow cytometry
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