Packaging Tech Ops Co‑op – Flexible Hybrid, Paid

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Commuter benefits

Free meals

Career development

Social events

Hybrid/onsite options

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated invites motivated students to join our Packaging Co-Op in Boston for Jan–June 2027. This 40-hour-per-week, paid co‑op offers hands‑on experience in packaging engineering with real project work and cross‑functional collaboration.

As an intern or co‑op, you will support plans, data collection, tool development, and process improvements in our Tech Ops Packaging group while benefiting from mentorship, networking, and a strong focus on work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program in Packaging Sciences or Packaging Engineering, or related field
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience with MS Office applications (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Planning and organizational skills
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided for internships/co-ops
• Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027
• Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January - June 2027

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of plans, designs, data collection methods, and reports
• Creating materials and tools to support process improvement initiatives
• Conducting process mapping sessions to support the project intake tool
• Testing primary and secondary packaging components for product launches
• Meet virtually with existing Contract Manufacturers and Material Suppliers

Skills

CAD software

MS Office

Written communication

Planning & organization

Education

Undergraduate or graduate program in Packaging Sciences/Engineering or related field

Tools

Artios

SolidWorks

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated invites motivated students to join our Packaging Co-Op in Boston for Jan–June 2027. This 40-hour-per-week, paid co‑op offers hands‑on experience in packaging engineering with real project work and cross‑functional collaboration.

As an intern or co‑op, you will support plans, data collection, tool development, and process improvements in our Tech Ops Packaging group while benefiting from mentorship, networking, and a strong focus on work‑life balance.