Vertex Summer Intern 2026, Immunology

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Seattle, WA

7h•$20 - $32•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 Immunology internship program is a multi-week experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field of study. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, an internship at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our formulation functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. 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/internships/ ) Thank you for respecting our process and helping us maintain a fair experience for all candidates. What you will be doing: Vertex Seattle is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated intern to join the immunology group for the summer. The group is focused on developing novel therapeutics for autoimmune diseases with serious unmet medical need. The goal of this internship is to provide experience and training for students interested in pursuing a research career in an industry setting. This is a laboratory-based research role, with ample hands-on time in the lab designing, executing, and interpreting assay results. Technical skills that will be acquired include:

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering, or a related scientific field.
An interest in pursuing research in biology, particularly immunology.
Strong interest in gaining industry experience and learning new skills.
Strong background in biology as demonstrated by completion of university level coursework.
Ability to work in a laboratory environment and learn to use equipment with an emphasis on lab safety.
Some experience in laboratory work through courses, volunteering, etc. is desirable.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A positive attitude and willingness to work with a diverse team.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future.
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May – August 2026

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, conducting, and optimizing assays like flow cytometry, ELISA, or other cellular assays.
Isolation and handling of primary human cells and cell lines, including primary human immune cells.
Perform data analysis and interpret experimental results.
Maintain accurate and organized records of experimental data and procedures.
Present data at lab and departmental meetings.