Vertex's Spring 2026 Co-op, Integrated Pharmacology

Job Description

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 youll work on meaningful projects collaborate with talented teams and learn from industry leaders. Were passionate about innovation inclusion and supporting your growthinside and outside the lab.

Why Vertex

• Real Projects : Youll 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.

Ready to applySubmit your application and lets turn possibilities into reality!

Your Impact

The Vertex Integrated Pharmacology internship program is a multi-week experiential training program for students currently working towards an advanced degree in a relevant scientific field (i.e. pharmacology biological sciences). If you are passionate collaborative and growth-minded an internship at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Statistical functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline.

Important Notice Regarding Internship and Co-op Inquiries

At Vertex Pharmaceuticals we are committed to providing a fair and structured recruitment process for all students interested in internship and co-op opportunities. To ensure consistency and equity all student applications must go through our Early Talent Acquisition Team.

Due to the high volume of interest we are unable to respond to individual solicitation. Direct solicitation to Vertex employees- including senior leaders via email will result in removal from the recruiting process.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in Vertex. To be considered for internship or co-op roles please apply directly through our official application channels.

Thank you for respecting our process and helping us maintain a fair experience for all candidates.

What you will be doing :

The Integrated Pharmacology Co-op will work in a collaborative setting with a team of biologists to execute sophisticated biological experiments with manager supervision. Experience with in vivo mouse techniques and ex vivo techniques such as protein (western blotting ELISA) flow cytometry or molecular (qPCR) techniques are preferred. The applicant must be a demonstrated team player and able to work closely and responsively within their team. Excellent communication and people skills are required.

What you will need to succeed :

Program Details :

At Vertex we believe that when you feel your best you can perform at your best. Thats 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 mealsfree breakfast daily!

Career development opportunities and events including C Suite engagement

Social eventsboth intern-only and company-wide

Location-specific perks and extras!

Recognition of National Intern Day

Equal Opportunities

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons 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.

Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Vertex is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. 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

Export Control Notice

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such employment is contingent upon the applicants ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens permanent residents asylees or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Vertex is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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. For any questions or concerns please contact

Pay Range : $0 - $0

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 persons 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

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1