Vertex Fall 2026 Co-op, Technical Operations, Process Analytical Technology (PAT
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Boston, MA, United States
Vertex Fall 2026 Co-op, Technical Operations, Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
Kickstart Your Career at Vertex!
At Vertex we tackle serious diseases and aim to change lives for the better. This 6‑month co‑op program is a 40‑hour per week, paid (USD $20.00–50.00 per hour) assignment for students pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Science, Math, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields.
As a PAT co‑op you will work with a diverse team of scientists to solve complex problems from continuous commercial drug product manufacturing. Your work will focus on building advanced multivariate models from spectroscopic data, conducting calibration blend experiments, and supporting automated chemometric model assessments.
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments to formulate calibration blends using material‑sparing techniques and measure them spectroscopically.
Develop multivariate predictive models (e.g., PCA, PLS) to assess potency of drug product intermediates.
Generate and evaluate simulated calibration spectra, assessing their accuracy.
Support the progress of automated offline chemometric model assessments.
Report and present results to key stakeholders and leadership.
Qualifications
BS/MS/PhD student majoring in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Science, Math, Statistics, Engineering or closely related field.
Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills (Excel).
Knowledge of vibrational spectroscopies (IR, Raman, NIR).
Proficiency in data manipulation and large dataset organization.
Experience with multivariate data analysis and model building (PCA, PLS, SIMCA).
Experience with software tools such as Unscrambler or PLS Toolbox.
Experience with coding in MATLAB.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided.
Enrollment in an advanced degree program if graduating before December 2026.
Availability to work full‑time (40 hours per week) from July 2026 to December 2026.
Program Details
Full‑time, paid co‑op $20.00–50.00 USD per hour.
Program dates: July 2026 – December 2026.
Benefits
Complimentary daily breakfast and free gym access 24/7.
Subsidized commuter benefits (transit and parking).
Career development opportunities, including leadership engagement and social events.
Ways of Working
Hybrid‑eligible: work remotely up to two days per week or on‑site five days per week.
Flexibility subject to Vertex’s Flex @ Vertex policy.
Equal Opportunities
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any protected characteristic. Vertex is an E‑Verify Employer with reasonable accommodation for known disabilities.
Accessibility & Accommodations
Qualified applicants requiring accommodations should contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.
Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data subject to U.S. export‑control laws. Employment is contingent on the applicant’s ability to access export‑controlled information. Only U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees) are eligible; sponsorship is not available.
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Kickstart Your Career at Vertex!
At Vertex we tackle serious diseases and aim to change lives for the better. This 6‑month co‑op program is a 40‑hour per week, paid (USD $20.00–50.00 per hour) assignment for students pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Science, Math, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields.
As a PAT co‑op you will work with a diverse team of scientists to solve complex problems from continuous commercial drug product manufacturing. Your work will focus on building advanced multivariate models from spectroscopic data, conducting calibration blend experiments, and supporting automated chemometric model assessments.
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments to formulate calibration blends using material‑sparing techniques and measure them spectroscopically.
Develop multivariate predictive models (e.g., PCA, PLS) to assess potency of drug product intermediates.
Generate and evaluate simulated calibration spectra, assessing their accuracy.
Support the progress of automated offline chemometric model assessments.
Report and present results to key stakeholders and leadership.
Qualifications
BS/MS/PhD student majoring in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Science, Math, Statistics, Engineering or closely related field.
Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills (Excel).
Knowledge of vibrational spectroscopies (IR, Raman, NIR).
Proficiency in data manipulation and large dataset organization.
Experience with multivariate data analysis and model building (PCA, PLS, SIMCA).
Experience with software tools such as Unscrambler or PLS Toolbox.
Experience with coding in MATLAB.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided.
Enrollment in an advanced degree program if graduating before December 2026.
Availability to work full‑time (40 hours per week) from July 2026 to December 2026.
Program Details
Full‑time, paid co‑op $20.00–50.00 USD per hour.
Program dates: July 2026 – December 2026.
Benefits
Complimentary daily breakfast and free gym access 24/7.
Subsidized commuter benefits (transit and parking).
Career development opportunities, including leadership engagement and social events.
Ways of Working
Hybrid‑eligible: work remotely up to two days per week or on‑site five days per week.
Flexibility subject to Vertex’s Flex @ Vertex policy.
Equal Opportunities
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any protected characteristic. Vertex is an E‑Verify Employer with reasonable accommodation for known disabilities.
Accessibility & Accommodations
Qualified applicants requiring accommodations should contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.
Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data subject to U.S. export‑control laws. Employment is contingent on the applicant’s ability to access export‑controlled information. Only U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees) are eligible; sponsorship is not available.
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