Long-Read Genomics Co‑op: RNA Sequencing & Analysis

Vertex Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym onsite

Free breakfast daily

Subsidized commuter benefits

Career development opportunities

Social events

Flex @ Vertex On-Site Boston

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a 6‑month Long Read Sequencing Co‑Op in Boston, starting January 2027. You will work on real projects, gain hands‑on sequencing experience, and collaborate with teams across the CGT AD function.

The program offers mentorship, flexible options, and a pathway to career growth within Vertex. The position pays $35.00 – 50.00 USD/hour, with program dates January – July 2027 and an application deadline of November 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Biological Sciences or related field.
• Experience with long-read sequencing workflows and analysis.
• Proficiency in Python or R and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with minimap2 and samtools for data processing.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct long-read sequencing experiments and analyze resulting datasets.
• Develop workflows and assays to support long-read sequencing applications.

Skills

Nucleic acid extraction

Experiment design

Python programming

R programming

Linux

Data analysis

Bioinformatics tooling

Education

Master’s / PhD in Biological Sciences or related field

Tools

Oxford Nanopore

minimap2

samtools

R

Python

Linux HPC

Job description

Vertex is seeking a 6‑month Long Read Sequencing Co‑Op in Boston, starting January 2027. You will work on real projects, gain hands‑on sequencing experience, and collaborate with teams across the CGT AD function.

The program offers mentorship, flexible options, and a pathway to career growth within Vertex. The position pays $35.00 – 50.00 USD/hour, with program dates January – July 2027 and an application deadline of November 15, 2026.