Co-op: iPSC Cell Models for Drug Discovery

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym access

Commuter benefits

Free meals

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston is seeking a 6‑month Human Cell Models Co‑op in the iPSC biology space. You will join a dynamic team that develops disease-relevant cellular models for early drug discovery, designing experiments, generating data, and contributing to robust cellular models while learning from experts.

The program offers paid co-op status, mentorship, and exposure to cross‑functional teams with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an advanced degree program (MS/PhD).
• Relevant biology/science coursework and hands-on lab experience preferred.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop iPSC-derived models.
• Identify and mitigate experimental risks to ensure robust models.
• Culture iPSC lines and characterize iPSC-derived cell models.
• Analyze data and communicate findings to the team.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Aseptic technique

Windows

Microsoft Office

Stem cell knowledge

Molecular biology

Western blotting

Gene expression analysis

Immunostaining

GraphPad Prism

Education

MS or PhD in Molecular Biology or related

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston is seeking a 6‑month Human Cell Models Co‑op in the iPSC biology space. You will join a dynamic team that develops disease-relevant cellular models for early drug discovery, designing experiments, generating data, and contributing to robust cellular models while learning from experts.

The program offers paid co-op status, mentorship, and exposure to cross‑functional teams with competitive compensation.