Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
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.
Your Impact The Vertex Process Chemistry Intern is an 11-week experiential training program for students. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, an intern at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Process Chemistry functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.
The application deadline for this co-op is January 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 and let’s turn possibilities into reality!
What you will be doing:
The Process Chemistry group is responsible for developing the technology for the scale up of potential clinical assets and continues with development of the synthesis of clinical candidates up until commercialization of the manufacturing process.
For this position, the intern will screen and optimize copper catalyzed C-N coupling reactions of model systems that would be potentially applicable to similar substrates within the development portfolio.
During the internship there will be opportunities to learn about how the process chemistry group operates as well as how this group interfaces with process engineering, material science and analytical development
Key Responsibilities:
- The intern will need to work with the supervisor for planning and execution of experimentation in the lab.
- The intern will learn strategies for optimization of chemistry as well as learning about metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
- The daily routine will involve setting up and analyzing reactions that are carried out in parallel on a small scale to study trends of reaction parameters and ultimately lead to an optimized set of reaction conditions.
- The intern will record all of the experimental protocols, observations and data within an electronic laboratory notebook.
- For analysis of the reactions, the intern will predominantly use HPLC and NMR.
- The intern will also be encouraged to use software for searching the scientific literature for related work that may aid our efforts in the lab but will provide additional learning opportunities.
Qualifications:
- The candidate is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and should have completed course work and lab work in both general chemistry and organic chemistry.
- A basic understanding of lab practices and analytical equipment is needed but the candidate will also learn practices on the job.
- Ideally the candidate will have had some prior experience conducting research in an academic or industrial lab but this is not essential.
- 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 May 2027
- You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May – August 2027
Program Details:
- Full-time, paid internship $23.00 – $32.00 USD/hour
- Program Dates: May – August 2027
- Application Deadline: January 15th, 2027
Recruitment Process & Timeline
Our recruitment process follows a rolling timeline, with the following anticipated dates:
- Application Review: December – January
- Interviews: January – April
- Offers Extended: January – April
Please note that timelines may vary depending on the position and hiring team.
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: On-Site - 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 Vertex’s 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 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.
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.
Pay Range:
$0 - $0
Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
- Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
- 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.
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
