Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Biologics MSAT
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Summary
The Vertex Biologics, MSAT Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, data science, statistics, biology, chemistry, or other related fields. The co-op will gain meaningful experience in our PD Media Development functional areas and serve as a launchpad for their career.
Job description
What you will be doing
The Biologics Manufacturing Science and Technology (Biologics MSAT) group provides technical and analytical support for biologics products across commercialization and manufacturing. The co-op will support data analytics workstreams that improve process understanding, manufacturing performance monitoring, and data-driven decision making.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within Biologics MSAT and with cross-functional partners on data analytics projects supporting biologics manufacturing and commercialization.
- Compile, clean, organize, and analyze manufacturing, process, and product quality data from multiple sources.
- Develop repeatable data workflows, dashboards, visualizations, and statistical summaries to support process monitoring and technical investigations.
- Perform trend analyses to identify process variability, emerging signals, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support the development and maintenance of data analytics tools and standardized reporting approaches for Biologics MSAT.
- Document analytical methods, assumptions, data sources, and conclusions in a clear and traceable manner.
- Collaborate with Biologics MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, and other cross-functional partners to translate technical questions into analytical workplans and communicate results.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a BS or MS in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, data science, statistics, biology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with data in Microsoft Excel; exposure to statistical or visualization tools such as JMP, Minitab, Power BI, Python, or R is preferred.
- Ability to organize, clean, analyze, and clearly present complex datasets.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to self-direct and manage individual project deliverables.
- Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn new tools, processes, and technical concepts.
- 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 January – July 2027.
Program Details
- Full-time, paid co-op $25.00 – 35.00 USD/hour
- Program Dates: January – July 2027
- Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026
Requirements
- Pursuing a BS or MS in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, data science, statistics, biology, chemistry, or a related discipline
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with data in Microsoft Excel
- Exposure to statistical or visualization tools such as JMP, Minitab, Power BI, Python, or R is preferred
- Ability to organize, clean, analyze, and clearly present complex datasets
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to self-direct and manage individual project deliverables
- Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn new tools, processes, and technical concepts
- 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 January – July 2027
Benefits
- Gym access
- Group exercise classes
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Free breakfast
- Career development opportunities
- Social events
- Paid time off
- Educational assistance
- Student loan repayment
- Matching charitable donations
- 401(k)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
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.