Vertex Spring Co-Op, Process Engineering Data Analytics
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Summary
The Vertex Process Engineering Data Analytics Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other related fields. The Co-op will gain meaningful experience in Technical Operations - Drug Product functional areas.
Job description
What you will be doing
The Vertex Technical Operations-Drug Product team is looking for a motivated Co-op to join our team this spring. The Co-op will be responsible for assessing historical manufacturing/process data to identify trends and identify opportunities to improve the process. The Co-op will have the opportunity to interact with multiple departments (Drug Product Operations, Quality Operations and Analytical Development).
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze historical manufacturing/process data to identify trends, patterns, variability and potential process drivers
- Perform data cleaning, visualization and statistical analysis using tools such as JMP, Excel or Power BI
- Develop meaningful visualizations and dashboards to communicate process performance and emerging trends
- Partner with Manufacturing Science & Technology and Quality teams to translate data into actionable process insights
- Collaborate in a cross-functional team to develop solutions
- Identify opportunities to improve process monitoring, data utilization and manufacturing performance
- Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a College/University and have at least finished one year of a Master's or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering with a strong background in statistics and data analytics
- Strong self-initiative, communication, and interpersonal and relationship skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in manufacturing process data
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with JMP/Minitab is preferred
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- 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 $30.00 – 50.00 USD/hour
- Program Dates: January – July 2027
- Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a College/University and have at least finished one year of a Master's or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
- Strong background in statistics and data analytics
- Strong self-initiative, communication, and interpersonal and relationship skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in manufacturing process data
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience with JMP/Minitab is preferred
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- 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 January – July 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.