Bioengineering Co-op: Process & Media Development

MFS Investments; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Free meals (café)

Commuter benefits

Career development

Job summary

Vertex is offering a 6-month Process and Media Development Co-Op for students pursuing advanced degrees in biomedical/chemical/bioprocess engineering. You will work in the VCGT department, develop media, perform omics analyses, and assist in bioreactor design and operation.

The role is full-time, January–July 2027, with the co-op requiring strong aseptic technique, GMP familiarity, and US work authorization. A presentation of project outcomes occurs at the program's end.

Qualifications

• PhD student in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or bioprocess eng or MS student in a related field.
• Aseptic technique and cell culture experience required.
• Familiarity with bioreactors operations required.
• Familiarity with GMP compliance, raw material sourcing and market analysis.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Vertex does not sponsor internships.
• You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.
• Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January–July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Lab-based co-op with 25–30 hours weekly under the supervision of a scientist.
• Perform individual tasks and contribute to the project with the media team.
• Focus on cell culture optimization, media development, bioreactor operations and data analyses.
• Interact with the broader Process Development team.
• Present the co-op project and contributions at the end of the period.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cell culture

Bioreactor operations

GMP knowledge

Market analysis

Work authorization

Advanced degree enrollment

Education

PhD student in bio/chemical/bioprocess eng

MS student in related field

Job description

Vertex is offering a 6-month Process and Media Development Co-Op for students pursuing advanced degrees in biomedical/chemical/bioprocess engineering. You will work in the VCGT department, develop media, perform omics analyses, and assist in bioreactor design and operation.

The role is full-time, January–July 2027, with the co-op requiring strong aseptic technique, GMP familiarity, and US work authorization. A presentation of project outcomes occurs at the program's end.