Exploratory Chemistry Co-op: Lab Data & Solubility

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Commuter benefits

Free breakfast

Career development

Social events

Location perks

National Intern Day

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston invites students pursuing advanced degrees to join the Exploratory Chemistry Co-Op for six months. You''ll work on small molecule studies, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with chemistry and biology teams to prepare reagents and run experiments.

This paid co-op offers mentorship, flexible on-site work, and opportunities to contribute to process development, data analysis, and reporting, with a January–July 2027 program and a $30–$50 hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Senior, Master's, PhD required.
• LC-MS familiarity expected.
• Experience with small molecule interactions and organic chemistry.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship for internships/co-ops.
• Enrollment in an advanced degree if graduating before June 2027.
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours/week, Jan–Jun 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize chemical reagents and mixtures to support T1D small molecule studies.
• Support solubility and stability assessments under defined conditions in collaboration with PharmSci and AD.
• Process and interpret LC-MS data to evaluate identity, integrity, and degradation profiles.
• Document methods, observations and results clearly and reproducibly.
• Summarize findings and provide recommendations to optimize small molecule workflows for the T1D program.

Skills

Senior, Master's, PhD

LC-MS familiarity

Small molecule interactions

Organic chemistry

US work authorization

Advanced degree enrollment before June

Education

Chemical Engineering/Chemistry degree

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston invites students pursuing advanced degrees to join the Exploratory Chemistry Co-Op for six months. You''ll work on small molecule studies, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with chemistry and biology teams to prepare reagents and run experiments.

This paid co-op offers mentorship, flexible on-site work, and opportunities to contribute to process development, data analysis, and reporting, with a January–July 2027 program and a $30–$50 hourly rate.