Job Description
The Vertex Internship Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our internship 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 interns, and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will interns learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams.
Job Summary:
The Summer Intern will be part of the Cell and Gene Analytical Technologies (CGAT) team within Vertex Cell and Gene Therapies (VCGT). Our team helps develop end-to-end automation methods for different analytical assays. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to learn about applying the latest automation-based tools for carrying out cell-based assays using primary human Hematopoietic stem cells. They will also have a chance to obtain hands-on experience with different laboratory techniques including but not limited to ddPCR, PCR, ELISA, HPLC, flow cytometry and other potency assays. As an individual contributor, the intern will work closely with members of the CGAT Team in Boston and help the analytical development team support stakeholders from process development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works closely with other members of CGAT team to coordinate analytical testing of cell culture material
- Routinely execute different molecular, biochemical and cellular assays using robotic liquid handlers like Hamilton, Tecan, JANUS, Bravo etc.
- Troubleshoot problems that may arise during regular operation of routine testing.
- Perform preliminary data analysis for samples run using the different analytical techniques.
- Be able to compile results obtained from routine testing and effectively communicate the same to key stakeholders.
- Maintain clear, detailed, and complete experimental records of the tasks performed.
- Work cross-functionally across multiple teams
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in an undergraduate with a major in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
- Familiarity and understanding of aseptic technique and experience with working with human cell lines/primary human cells.
- A strong understanding of cellular and molecular biology as well as separation techniques like ddPCR, RT-qPCR, PCR, ELISA, HPLC, Flow cytometry.
- Has basic data analysis understanding and displays high levels of curiosity in learning how to apply new technologies for cell and gene therapy applications
- Experience working with liquid handlers is a big plus.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to details.
- Ability to communicate results both orally and in written format
- Legal authorization to 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 May 2025
- Candidate must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May - August 2025
Pay Range 20.00 – 27.00 USD/hour
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. 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 job-related factors permitted by law.
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 [email protected]
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What We Do
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.
We discovered and developed the first medicines to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare, life-threatening genetic disease. In addition to clinical development programs in CF, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases.
Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, our corporate headquarters is now located in Boston’s Innovation District, and our international headquarters is in London, United Kingdom. We currently employ approximately 3,500 people in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America with nearly two-thirds of our staff dedicated to research and development.
Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work by Science Magazine, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and the San Diego Business Journal. Our research and medicines have also received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the French Prix Galien and the British Pharmacological Society awards.
