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Vertex Spring Co-Op, Process Engineering Data Analytics
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Boston, USA
Full-time
Intern · 1+ years experience
Onsite
USD 30-50 / hour
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Role Overview
Kickstart Your Career at Vertex!
Are you ready to make a real impact?
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.
As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders.
We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab.
Why Vertex?
• Real Projects: You’ll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work.
• Mentorship & Networking: Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career.
• Flexible & Supportive: We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing.
• Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.
• Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career.
Key Skills for This Role
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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. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
- 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
- At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you.
- Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes
- Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking
- Provided meals—free breakfast daily!
- Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement
- Social events—both intern-only and company-wide
- Location-specific perks and extras!
- Recognition of National Intern Day Our Ways of Working Flex Designation: Hybrid - Boston
- Flex Eligibility Status: Hybrid: work three days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
- Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
- 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; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer.
- At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. 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.
- Pay Range:
- Disclosure Statement:
- 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. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
- At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
- Company Information
- Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
- Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
- 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 [email protected]
About Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Biotechnology6400 employeesFounded 1989
Global biotechnology company investing in scientific innovation.
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