Spring 2027 Co-op, Exploratory Biology

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 Exploratory Biology Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate degree or an advanced degree in Biochemistry Molecular Biology 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 Exploratory Research functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th. 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:
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is offering an exciting opportunity for an exceptional co-op to join our Exploratory Research team in Boston Fan Pier (on-site). We are seeking a scientifically curious and highly motivated individual to help advance drug discovery research in genetically validated diseases. The successful candidate will learn how basic molecular and cell biology topics from the classroom can translate into novel therapeutic modalities by participating in a research project on the underlying mechanisms of disease and points of therapeutic intervention. Hands-on laboratory research will foster experience in developing and implementing innovative assays to interrogate therapeutic is a leader in the indications of cystic fibrosis sickle cell disease neuropathic pain genetic kidney disease IgA nephropathy and others not yet publicly disclosed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize mammalian cell culture techniques to generate and characterize cell lines of interest
• Utilize molecular biology techniques such as vector design subcloning and western blot to investigate biological mechanisms
• Develop and perform cell-based assays such as HiBit and NanoBRET
• Deploy computational protein folding models to generate testable hypotheses
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and contribute to the design of well-controlled experiments
• Effectively document results in an electronic notebook in accordance with data integrity standards
• Regularly communicate results to project team and other audiences
• Collaborate and deliver on objectives successfully in a fast-paced work environment

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in: biochemistry molecular biology biology or a related discipline; successful completion of advanced biochemistry or molecular biology coursework is strongly preferred
• Experience with basic laboratory practices including but not limited to pipette and liquid handling sterile technique and general laboratory safety
• Knowledge of basic molecular and cell biology techniques including but not limited to cloning PCR western blotting and mammalian cell culture. Some previous experience with molecular and/or mammalian cell culture techniques in a research lab setting is required
• Experience with ML- or physics-based protein folding models is preferred
• Previous laboratory-based co-op research experience preferred but not required

• Scientific curiosity a proactive mindset strong communication skills and desire to learn and problem-solve in a team environment focused on drug discovery
• 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 beforeMay 2027
• You must be available to work full-time40 hoursper week fromJanuary July 2027

Program Details:

• Full-time paid co-op $20.00 35.00 USD/hour

• Program Dates: January July 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 in Boston

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.

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.

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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