Summer Intern 2027, Process Chemistry, MSAT - PhD
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Summary
The Vertex Process Chemistry, MSAT Intern is an 11-week experiential training program for students enrolled in a degree program. The Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) Drug Substance group is responsible for the commercial application of chemical processes to manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients, their intermediates and regulatory starting materials to support our commercial supply chain.
Job description
Your Impact
The Vertex Process Chemistry, MSAT Intern is an 11-week experiential training program for students enrolled in a degree program. The Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) Drug Substance group is responsible for the commercial application of chemical processes to manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients, their intermediates and regulatory starting materials to support our commercial supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop project flow plan for the continuous improvement activity and execution
- Search relevant literature precedent; apply principles in the literature to the project
- Learn how to design an experiment to answer vital questions
- Learn to perform small and mid-scale process support reaction using a broad range of techniques and equipment
- Learn to perform screening type experiments in parallel
- Apply different analytical controls to support experimental results; such as HPLC, TLC, GC, NMR, etc
- Work cross-functionally with Technical Operation support teams to aid project completion
- Prepare poster/written presentations summarizing work
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a graduate student (Master's or Ph.D.), studying a relevant degree (chemistry or chemical engineering)
- Passion for scientific knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be highly motivated and have an excellent work ethic
- Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future
- 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 May – August 2027
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a graduate student (Master's or Ph.D.) in chemistry or chemical engineering
- Passion for scientific knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly motivated with an excellent work ethic
- Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future
- Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027
- Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May – August 2027
Benefits
- Gym access
- Group exercise classes
- Commuter benefits
- Free breakfast
- Career development opportunities
- Social events
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid time off
- Educational assistance
- Student loan repayment
- 401(k)
Company overview
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1989. The company specializes in discovering, developing, and commercializing transformative medicines for serious diseases, with a primary focus on cystic fibrosis (CF). Vertex has pioneered breakthrough therapies including TRIKAFTA/KAFTRIO, SYMDEKO/SYMKEVI, ORKAMBI, and KALYDECO, which collectively treat approximately 90% of CF patients. Beyond CF, the company has expanded its portfolio to include treatments for sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, acute pain, and has robust clinical pipelines in APOL1-mediated kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1, and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Vertex employs approximately 6,100 people globally and maintains research facilities in San Diego, California, and Milton Park, Oxfordshire, England. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ (VRTX) and is recognized as one of the industry's top workplaces, consistently earning accolades for its innovative culture and patient-focused approach to drug development.