Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Spring 2027 Co-op, Functional Genomics
Boston, MA · Intern · Internship
No sponsorship$30k-$40kDetected 5 hours ago
SpringRecruitingBioinformaticsPCRCRISPRFlow CytometryMolecular BiologyCell CultureResearchCollaborationMentoring
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role82
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70
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Green-card follow-through: 83%
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Vertex scientists to conduct experiments of varying complexity using disease-relevant human cell models, as well as analyze the resulting data, and summarize key findings.
- Maintain thorough, accurate records of methods, observations, and results in an electronic laboratory notebook.
- Present results and key conclusions clearly to the Functional Genomics team and cross-functional project partners.
- 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
- We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
- This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a master's degree or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Computational Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Hands-on experience with human cell culture/tissue culture is required.
- Familiarity with fundamental molecular biology methods, including PCR and cloning is required.
- You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027
- You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January - June 2027
Nice to have
- Experience with flow cytometry is highly preferred.
- Experience using CRISPR-Cas9 for gene editing is preferred.
- Experience generating, maintaining, and characterizing mammalian cell lines, including clonal cell-line isolations and cell line validations is preferred.
Compensation
- compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer.
- The range provided is a reasonable estimate for the pay range for this job at the time of posting.
- Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.
- The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
- The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting.
- This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.
Benefits
- Flexible & Supportive: We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing.
- At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends.
Company info
- 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.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- 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
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
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