Industrial Placement Student STEAM Educator (12 Months)
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Industrial Placement Student - STEAM Educator (12 Months)
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge MA Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices around the world in the United States Canada Europe and Australia.
Vertex is looking for an enthusiastic curious and dedicated student to join our Community Affairs team for a one-year Industrial Placement. The Oxford Learning Lab is devoted to enhancing science technology engineering arts and math (STEAM) education in our community. It hosts several STEAM programs where visiting students work alongside Vertex professionals to inspire scientific inquiry and develop the next generation of scientists.
The Oxford Learning Lab student will gain experience developing adapting and delivering STEAM lessons while working directly with local schools and Vertex scientists. They will support all aspects of the work of the Oxford Learning Lab and have the opportunity to partner with Learning Lab volunteers and Vertex scientists.
Key responsibilities:
Assist with the development and delivery of STEAM activities
Set up the lab and prepare practical materials (e.g. prepare reagents) prior to student visits and breakdown and clean up after students leave
Support and complete administrative tasks associated with student visits and events (e.g. administer participant questionnaires student and volunteer tracking)
Manage and maintain lab supplies and inventory
Support the training of STEM ambassador
Qualifications (Required):
Currently studying STEM degree
Passionate about teaching and working with students
Strong interest in science education science communication public engagement outreach or social justice work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organise multitask prioritise work and problem solve
Self-motivated; able to deliver results with limited direction
Candidates must be studying a university qualification which incorporates an Industrial Placement as a formal accredited part of their studies
Role Duration
September 2026 to August 2027
Our Ways of Working:
Flex @ Vertex details
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 Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Flex Designation:
On-Site DesignatedFlex Eligibility Status:
In this On-Site designated role you will 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.
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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
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
