Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex 2024 Fall Co-op, Translational Engineering (Providence, RI)
Job Description

The Vertex Co-op Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our co-op program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "we are relentless" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their project plan, connect with other co-ops, and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will co-ops learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams.

Job Summary

Our department is a highly collaborative collection of groups consisting of biology, engineering, modeling and simulation, and prototyping, centered around developing cutting-edge transformative cell and gene delivery platforms. In this position the intern will support routine analytical testing and material characterization, in addition to assisting with fixture design, prototyping, data scraping and data organization.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will perform routine analytical testing utilizing equipment such as: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Capillary Flow Porometry (CFP), and mechanical testing on Instron Universal Testing Systems. In addition to routine testing, the candidate will assist with: fixture design and prototyping using SolidWorks and 3D printers (SLA and FDM), and data analysis using statistical programs such as JMP, Minitab, and GraphPad.

Qualifications

The candidate must be enrolled in an accredited college/institution and be in good academic standing pursuing a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar field.Only students in their Senior year or above will be considered.The candidate should be a driven individual with an interest in medical device development.Proven ability to monitor own Work Product, ensuring quality, accuracy, and thoroughness; able to self-motivate and work independently or as part of a larger team.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask, comfortable with changing Work Environments and priorities.Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to effectively communicate with multiple teams.Experience in a lab environment.Experience with SolidWorks and 3D printing.Legally authorized to work in the United StatesCandidate must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before December 2024Candidate must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July 10, 2024 – December 20, 2024

Program Dates: July - December 2024, Full 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. 

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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.
Providence, RI