Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Process and Media Development

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite gym access

Provided meals—free breakfast daily

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston is offering a Spring Co-Op 2027 in Process and Media Development. This immersive program provides hands-on lab experience, mentorship, and opportunities to grow within a collaborative bioprocess team.

You will work on cell culture optimization, media development, and bioreactor operations, with data analysis and a final project presentation, while benefiting from Vertex’s flexible, inclusive culture and career-launch opportunities.

Qualifications

• PhD student in biomedical, chemical, or bioprocess engineering or a related field.
• Aseptic technique and cell culture experience required.
• Familiarity with bioreactor operations required.
• Familiarity with GMP compliance and raw material sourcing.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; Vertex does not sponsor internships/co-ops.
• Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.
• Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January–July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Lab-based co-op with 25–30 hours weekly under supervision.
• Perform tasks and contribute original work.
• Focus on cell culture optimization, media development, bioreactor operations, and data analyses.
• Collaborate with the media team and broader Process Development.
• Present project results at the end of the co-op.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cell culture

Bioreactor operations

GMP compliance

Market analysis

Education

PhD student in biomedical/chemical/bioprocess engineering

Master's student in related field

Job description

## Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Process and Media DevelopmentApply: Boston, MA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 15, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): REQ-30512**Job Description****Kickstart Your Career at Vertex!** Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab.**Why Vertex?*** **Real Projects:**You’ll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work.* **Mentorship & Networking:**Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career.* **Flexible & Supportive:**We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing.* **Inclusive Culture:**Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.* **Career Launchpad:**Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career.**Your Impact**The Vertex Process and Media Development Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an advanced degree in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, bioprocess engineering, or other related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Media Development functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.*The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline.***Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality!****What you will be doing:** The VCGT department, process development team focuses on developing processes and media for a stem cells therapy targeting patients with T1D. The co-op position will be in the Media Development team reporting to a scientist and working with a group of scientists and research associates executing experiments on different scales and focusing on media development. The project will include different elements centering around media development, omics analyses and bioreactor design and operation.**Key Responsibilities:*** The co-op position will mainly be lab-based with expected time spent in lab to be at least 25-30 hours weekly (out of 40) under the supervision of a scientist.* The co-op will be trained as necessary, will perform individual tasks and is expected to make original contributions to the project, in addition to working with members from the media team on day-to-day lab activities.* The co-op project will focus on cell culture optimization, media development, bioreactor operations, and data analyses. The co-op is expected to interact with the broader Process Development team.* A presentation of the co-op’s project and contributions will take place at the end of the co-op period.**Qualifications:*** PhD student in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering and bioprocess engineering OR master’s student in a similar field* Aseptic technique and cell culture experience required* Familiarity with bioreactors operations required* Familiarity with GMP compliance, raw material sourcing and general market analysis* 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 May 2027* You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – July 2027**Program Details:** * Full-time, paid co-op $35.00 – 50.00 USD/hour* Program Dates: January – July 2027* Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026**At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you.**• Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes• Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking• Provided meals—free breakfast daily!• Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement• Social events—both intern-only and company-wide• Location-specific perks and extras!• Recognition of National Intern Day **Our Ways of Working** Flex Designation: On-Site - BostonFlex Eligibility Status: On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.*This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that third-party agency; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer.*