Vertex Fall 2025 Co-op Process Development Providence RI

Job Description

The Vertex Coop Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a handson perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our coop program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented where collaboration is not just a word and we are relentless is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their project plan connect with other coopsand feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will coops learn about their daytoday tasks through their specific work assignments but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams.

Job Summary:

The Process Development team focuses on the development of implantable cell encapsulation devices for delivering proprietary cells.

The successful candidate will join the Process Development Team and work on process development optimization process scaleup and technology transfer of novel products and processes into Manufacturing. In this role the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with Next Gen technology and will focus on developing scalable processes that drive projects forward

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the evaluation and selection of new equipment/technologies or modifications to existing systems to consider new processing technologies
• Support ongoing optimization and improvement in equipment/systems/processes for long term robustness and reliability
• Establishes operating specifications defines process windows and improves manufacturing techniques/processes
• Provide support to nonengineering Staff including those from R&D and Manufacturing to ensure successful technology transfer and continuous improvement
• Responsible for writing and reporting of Protocols Reports SOPs and Work Instructions as required and conducts or coordinates testing and of identified activities
• Statistically characterizes processes and implements controls to ensure repeatability and consistency.
• Design 3D CAD models create drawings and collaborate with vendors to produce prototypes and production parts
• Perform engineering analyses and relevant physical testing on designs
• Provide handson troubleshooting process and manufacturing assistance in support of a rapid development cycle and manufacturing sustainability
• Execute assigned duties on time and within budget; proactively telegraph delays and other issues to relevant stakeholders
• Comply with all regulatory corporate and Quality System policies and complete other projects and/or assignments as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills to exchange complex technical/scientific information with others in complex situations
• Ability to build open and collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Working toward a bachelors Masters or PhD degree (mechanical electromechanical Chemical or biomedical)
• Legal authorizationto 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.
• Candidate must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before July 2025
• Candidate must be available to work fulltime 40 hours per week from July December 2025.

Program Dates: July December 2025 Full Time

Pay Range 20.00 35.00 USD/hour

This job posting is for a temporary role with a thirdparty agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that thirdparty agency; compensation medical benefits fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the thirdparty agency upon offer. The range provided is a reasonable estimate for the pay range for this job at the time of posting. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other jobrelated factors permitted by law.

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Company Information

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

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