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Job Description
The Vertex Co-op Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our co-op program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "we are relentless" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their project plan, connect with other co-ops,and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will co-ops learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams.
Job Summary:
The Integrated Pharmacology Department is seeking a highly motivated Co-op to join our research team in Boston, MA. The successful candidate will conduct translational, human disease-relevant cellular assays supporting drug discovery to address the underlying cause of serious life-threatening diseases. The candidate will gain valuable pharmaceutical industry experience working on challenging projects driving the next generation of medicines. Our team supports small molecule lead optimization for all disease areas in the Vertex drug discovery portfolio at our Boston Research site.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will perform cellular assays to support drug discovery within a highly collaborative matrixed team of scientists across functional areas maximizing exposure to different areas of the organization.
The candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience with automation and high throughput cell-based assays (i.e. RT-qPCR, high content imaging, fluorescent/luminescent assays). The candidate will also perform associated data analyses and data reporting, while ensuring data integrity and compliance under Vertex policies. In addition, the individual will be able to present their scientific data to the team, further developing their presentation skills.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled at the sophomore level or higher (undergraduate) or graduate level in a scientific field
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written); motivated, organized, and eager to learn
- Ability to work independently after the appropriate training by Vertex scientists
- Basic laboratory skills (pipetting) and in vitro cellular assay experience preferred
- Computer literacy: MS Office
- Adept in troubleshooting and solving complex problems
- A desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families and society
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Candidate must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before December 2024
- Candidate must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July 10, 2024 - December 20, 2024
Program Dates: July - December 2024, Full 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.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Human Resources at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.