Co-op: Functional Genomics & Gene Editing

MFS Investments; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym access

Free meals

Subsidized commuter benefits

Career development opportunities

Intern events

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston is offering a Spring 2027 Functional Genomics Co-op for advanced degree students. You will work on gene editing, CRISPR-Cas9, and assays to support target validation in a fast-paced research environment.

The six-month, full-time program runs January through June 2027, with a pay range of $30–$40 per hour and comprehensive student benefits. Applicants must be enrolled in a master's or PhD program and authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a master's degree or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Computational Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience with human cell culture/tissue culture is required.
• Familiarity with PCR and cloning methods is required.
• Strong understanding of genetics, genomics, and gene-editing technologies.
• Experience with flow cytometry is highly preferred.
• Experience using CRISPR-Cas9 for gene editing is preferred.
• Experience generating, maintaining, and characterizing mammalian cell lines.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to study planning and oversee experimental activities in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborate with Vertex scientists to conduct experiments of varying complexity using disease-relevant human cell models, as well as analyze the resulting data, and summarize key findings.
• Maintain thorough, accurate records of methods, observations, and results in an electronic laboratory notebook.
• Present results and key conclusions clearly to the Functional Genomics team and cross-functional project partners.

Skills

Cell culture

PCR and cloning

Genomics

CRISPR-Cas9 familiarity

Flow cytometry experience

Education

Master's or PhD candidate in Biology/Biochemistry/Genetics/Computational Biology

Tools

CRISPR-Cas9

Flow cytometry

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston is offering a Spring 2027 Functional Genomics Co-op for advanced degree students. You will work on gene editing, CRISPR-Cas9, and assays to support target validation in a fast-paced research environment.

The six-month, full-time program runs January through June 2027, with a pay range of $30–$40 per hour and comprehensive student benefits. Applicants must be enrolled in a master's or PhD program and authorized to work in the United States.