Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, Engineering
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! Are you ready to make a real impact? Vertex’s mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives for the better, for the future. This internship/co-op program offers meaningful projects, mentorship, and opportunities to learn from industry leaders while supporting your growth inside and outside the lab. Why Vertex? Real Projects: Assignments that make a real impact. Mentorship & Networking: Connections with leaders and peers to support long-term career development. Flexible & Supportive: Flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and a focus on wellbeing. Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion embedded in our work. Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and receive guidance for your future career. What You Will Be Doing
Analytical Development: Create investigational techniques to characterize medicines and develop/validate core analytical tests. Downstream Process Development: Take ownership of internship projects and contribute to developing manufacturing processes, including chromatography, filtration, study design, and process scale-up. Technical Operations: Work in a data-rich manufacturing environment to develop modeling for process analytical technology (PAT) and support method life-cycle management and process understanding. Vector Core: Learn bioprocessing of viral vectors and assist staff in process development and production of viral vectors to support Vertex Cell and Genetic Therapies programs. What You Will Need To Succeed
Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology with heavy automation, or a related field. Legal authorization to work in the United States now and in the future. Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry-level roles within this part of the organization. Enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2026. Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2026. Program Details
Full-time, paid co-op $20.00 – $35.00 USD/hour Program Dates: January – June 2026 Application Deadline: October 31, 2025 Benefits
23/7 onsite gym access and group exercise classes (subject to policy) Subsidized commuter benefits Provided meals — free breakfast daily Career development opportunities and events Social events for interns and company-wide Location-specific perks Recognition of National Intern Day Flex & Equal Opportunities
Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible or On-Site Eligible. Hybrids may work remotely up to two days per week; On-Site requires five days on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Flex status is subject to Vertex policy and may change. Vertex is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for qualified applicants as required by law. This role may be with a third-party partner for employment purposes.
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Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! Are you ready to make a real impact? Vertex’s mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives for the better, for the future. This internship/co-op program offers meaningful projects, mentorship, and opportunities to learn from industry leaders while supporting your growth inside and outside the lab. Why Vertex? Real Projects: Assignments that make a real impact. Mentorship & Networking: Connections with leaders and peers to support long-term career development. Flexible & Supportive: Flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and a focus on wellbeing. Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion embedded in our work. Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and receive guidance for your future career. What You Will Be Doing
Analytical Development: Create investigational techniques to characterize medicines and develop/validate core analytical tests. Downstream Process Development: Take ownership of internship projects and contribute to developing manufacturing processes, including chromatography, filtration, study design, and process scale-up. Technical Operations: Work in a data-rich manufacturing environment to develop modeling for process analytical technology (PAT) and support method life-cycle management and process understanding. Vector Core: Learn bioprocessing of viral vectors and assist staff in process development and production of viral vectors to support Vertex Cell and Genetic Therapies programs. What You Will Need To Succeed
Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology with heavy automation, or a related field. Legal authorization to work in the United States now and in the future. Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry-level roles within this part of the organization. Enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2026. Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2026. Program Details
Full-time, paid co-op $20.00 – $35.00 USD/hour Program Dates: January – June 2026 Application Deadline: October 31, 2025 Benefits
23/7 onsite gym access and group exercise classes (subject to policy) Subsidized commuter benefits Provided meals — free breakfast daily Career development opportunities and events Social events for interns and company-wide Location-specific perks Recognition of National Intern Day Flex & Equal Opportunities
Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible or On-Site Eligible. Hybrids may work remotely up to two days per week; On-Site requires five days on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Flex status is subject to Vertex policy and may change. Vertex is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for qualified applicants as required by law. This role may be with a third-party partner for employment purposes.
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