Vertex Fall 2026 Co-op, Technical Operations,… at Vertex… · Boston

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-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 Technical Operations - Process Analytical Technology Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Science, Math, Statistics, 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 technical operations 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:

Technical Operations – Process Analytical Technology (PAT) is part of Pharmaceutical Operations and responsible for process analytical control of Vertex commercial continuous manufacturing processes. This internship allows the candidate to work with a highly diverse group of scientists (i.e Technical Operations- Process and Automation) to solve complex problems encountered in the continuous commercial production/manufacturing of drug products. This intern will have the unique opportunity to explore new horizons to PAT which utilizes material sparing techniques for calibration building – laboratory simulations of manufacturing conditions and universal sample preparations approaches. This will involve building advanced multivariate models from acquired spectroscopic data of drug product intermediates.

• Design and execute activities and experiments to formulate calibration blends using material sparing techniques and measure them spectroscopically.

• Become proficient in statistical modeling of spectroscopic data. Develop multivariate predictive models (PCA, PLS, etc.) to assess the potency of drug product intermediates.

• Develop new and evaluate existing methods for generating simulated calibration spectra and evaluate their accuracy

• Support the progress of automated off-line chemometric model assessments.

• Report and present results of work to key stakeholders and leadership

What you will need to succeed:

• BS/MS/Ph.D. student majoring in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Science, Math, Statistics, Engineering or related field

• Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Excel)

• Knowledgeable in the fundamentals of vibrational spectroscopies (IR, Raman, NIR)

• Demonstrated proficiency in intricate data manipulation using Microsoft Excel.

• Comfort in handling and organizing large datasets

• Motivated team player and enthusiastic to learn new skills

• Knowledgeable about analytical chemistry especially applied to small molecule pharmaceuticals

• Knowledge in oral solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and formulations

• Experience with multivariate data analysis and model building (PCA, PLS, SIMCA)

• Experience with software tools such as Unscrambler or PLS toolbox

• Experience with coding in MATLAB

• 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 December 2026

• You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July – December 2026

Program Details:

• Full-time, paid co-op $20.00 – 50.00 USD/hour

• Program Dates: July 2026 - December 2026

At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s why 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 meals—free breakfast daily!

• Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement

• Social events—both intern-only and company-wide

• Location-specific perks and extras!

• Recognition of National Intern Day

 
Our Ways of Working
 Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select

2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

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

Equal Opportunities
 Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's 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.

Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accessibility & Accommodations
 We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Vertex is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. 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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com

Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role, Vertex is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex.  The 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.

Pay Range:

$0 - $0

Disclosure Statement:

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 person's 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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com