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Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Process Development Upstream


Job Location:

Boston, NH - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 35
Posted: 23 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Mechanical Automation Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree (Masters preferred) in Engineering Biotech 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 VCGT T1D PD functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.


The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th 2026. 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 PD team performs late-stage process development for the Type 1 Diabetes Cell Therapy process. The Co-op will assist with experimental design and execution that furthers the development of the programs. Job duties include cell culture in 2D environments such as T-flasks. Recording compiling analyzing and presenting data to the broader team. The projects will focus on the assessment of alternative raw materials for the program in efforts to find a robust solution to current challenges. Additionally projects involving assessing stability and variability between lots of raw material may be included. The Co-op also has the opportunity to learn about the 3D bioreactor related portion of the process.


What you will need to succeed:

Required skills:

  • Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (Masters preferred) in Biotech Biology Engineering or another related field
  • Must have done at least 1 internship/co-op before
  • At least some exposure to cell culture tehniques
  • Experience compiling and graphing data
  • 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 beforeJune 2027
  • You must be available to work full-time40 hoursper week fromJanuary June 2027


Program Details:

  • Full-time paid co-op $30.00 35.00 USD/hour
  • Program Dates: January June 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: On-Site Eligiblein Boston MA

Flex Eligibility Status:On-Site: work five 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.

Pay Range:

$0 - $0

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.

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


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Vertex Pharmaceuticals invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.

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