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Spring Co-Op 2027, Process Development Upstream

$30 - $35 per hour

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex seeks a Process Development Co-Op student for a 6-month program supporting Type 1 Diabetes cell therapy development. Participants will conduct experimental design, cell culture work, and data analysis while exploring alternative raw materials and bioreactor technologies in Boston.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with experimental design and execution for Type 1 Diabetes cell therapy process development
  • Perform cell culture work in 2D environments and record, compile, analyze, and present data
  • Evaluate alternative raw materials to address program development challenges
  • Assess stability and variability across raw material lots
  • Learn about 3D bioreactor components of the manufacturing process

Requirements

  • Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program in Biotech, Biology, Engineering, or related field
  • Completed at least one prior internship or co-op
  • Basic exposure to cell culture techniques
  • Experience compiling and graphing data
  • Full-time availability January–June 2027
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship available
  • Graduate enrollment required if graduating before June 2027

Compensation: $30.00–$35.00 USD/hour

Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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