Spring Co-Op 2027, Manufacturing Digital Systems

Job Description

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-opyoullwork on meaningful projects collaborate with talented teams and learn from industry about innovation inclusion and supporting your growthinside and outside the lab.

Why Vertex

• Real Projects:Youllwork 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.

Your Impact

The Vertex Manufacturing Digital Systems Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate degree or an advanced degree in Engineering Sciences Life Sciences Information Systems Data Analytics 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 Manufacturing & Operations functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline.

Ready to apply Submit your application andletsturn possibilities into reality!

What you will be doing:
The Manufacturing Digital Systems Co-Op will support the continuous improvement adoption and user experience of digital tools used across Manufacturing. This role will collaborate with Manufacturing users and cross-functional partners to develop and maintain training materials collect and analyze user feedback track system-related activities and identify opportunities to improve processes and digital system usability.

The Co-Op will gain hands-on experience supporting key Manufacturing platforms including the PI data historian Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Tulip application platform. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in digital manufacturing data analysis systems improvement and operational excellence in a biotechnology environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support improvements that enhance the experience of end users across Manufacturing digital systems including PI MES and Tulip.
• Review and update existing MES job aids to ensure they remain accurate clear and aligned with current system functionality and Manufacturing processes.
• Help develop new MES job aids quick-reference guides visual instructions and other user-support materials based on business needs system updates and user feedback.
• Review open MES worksheets on a weekly or biweekly cadence identify outstanding owners and prepare follow-up communications to support timely closure.
• Maintain trackers for open worksheets user feedback common system issues support requests deviations and recurring user challenges.
• Gather feedback from PI and MES users to support periodic assessments of system adoption usability and training needs.
• Analyze feedback and support data to identify recurring themes and opportunities for improved training job aids business processes or system enhancements.
• Assist with collecting organizing validating and analyzing Manufacturing data and performance metrics as needed.
• Create clear summaries reports and visualizations to communicate trends findings and recommended actions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Digital Technology Quality and other cross-functional partners to support digital system initiatives.
• Follow applicable site procedures quality standards documentation practices and data integrity expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Data Analytics Biotechnology Life Sciences Business or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear user-friendly documentation.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to collect organize interpret and communicate data.
• Detail-oriented approach to reviewing documentation tracking follow-up actions and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
• You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating beforeMay 2027
• You must be available to work full-time40 hoursper week fromJanuary July 2027

Required Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel including data organization tracking and basic data analysis
• Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
• Data collection organization and reporting
• Documentation development and maintenance
• Process mapping or creation of visual work instructions
• Tracker and action-item management
• Basic data visualization and metric reporting

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) PI data historian Tulip or comparable Manufacturing technology platforms.
• Interest in digital manufacturing operational technology process improvement or Manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with regulated environments including biotechnology pharmaceutical medical device or other GMP-related industries.
• Experience creating training materials job aids standard work documents or quick-reference guides.
• Experience using data analysis or visualization tools such as Power BI Tableau or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma or root-cause analysis.
• Experience gathering user feedback synthesizing themes and recommending practical improvements.

Program Details:

• Full-time paid co-op $25.00 35.00 USD/hour

• Program Dates: January July 2027

• Application Deadline: November 15th 2026

At Vertex we believe that when you feel your best you canperform atyour our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you.

Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes

Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking

Provided mealsfree breakfast daily!

Career development opportunities and events including C Suite engagement

Social eventsboth intern-only and company-wide

Location-specificperksand extras!

Recognition of National Intern Day

Our Ways of Working
Flex Designation: Hybrid - Boston

Flex Eligibility Status: Hybrid: work three days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that third-party agency; compensation medical benefits fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer.

At Vertex we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI technology automation and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making drive innovation increase efficiency and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager or contact Talent Acquisition at