Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Process Development Upstream

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.

The Vertex Mechanical Automation Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree (Master's preferred) in Engineering, Biotech, 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 VCGT T1D PD functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.  The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th, 2026. 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 and let’s turn possibilities into reality!

The PD team performs late-stage process development for the Type 1 Diabetes Cell Therapy process. The Co-op will assist with experimental design and execution that furthers the development of the programs. Job duties include cell culture in 2D environments such as T-flasks. Recording, compiling, analyzing, and presenting data to the broader team. The projects will focus on the assessment of alternative raw materials for the program in efforts to find a robust solution to current challenges. Additionally, projects involving assessing stability and variability between lots of raw material may be included. The Co-op also has the opportunity to learn about the 3D bioreactor related portion of the process. What you will need to succeed:

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (Master's preferred) in Biotech, Biology, Engineering, or another related field Must have done at least 1 internship/co-op before At least some exposure to cell culture tehniques Experience compiling and graphing data 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 before June 2027  You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2027  Program Details:    Full-time, paid co-op $30.00 – 35.00 USD/hour  Program Dates: January – June 2027  Application Deadline: November 15th, 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