Vertex Summer Intern 2026, Research

Vertex is a global biotechnology company focused on scientific innovation, and they are seeking a Summer Intern for 2026 in their Research department. The internship program provides students with hands-on experience in various research functional areas, allowing them to work on meaningful projects and gain valuable skills for their future careers.

Responsibilities

• Discovery Research is at the core of Vertex’s ability to push the science of possibility – and our pursuit of breakthrough discoveries has us seeking innovation both internally and externally. In addition to continuously seeking the best and brightest research scientists to join our team, Vertex places a great emphasis on building collaborative relationships
• Analytical Development: works to bring medical discoveries to patients and physicians, translating molecular designs and candidate medicine molecules into manufacturable pharmaceutical materials and medicine products that could be delivered to patients. This role will utilize assay development using LC-MS or HPLC based methods
• Discovery Core: assay execution support, culture and scale up of recombinant and primary human cells
• Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics: unites key translational disciplines to mitigate risk and increase the probability of successful clinical development
• Human Assay Technologies: supporting human cell assay development such as various 2D and 3D patient-derived cell/ tissue models to build a functional assay for drug discovery
• Vector Core Intern will learn bioprocessing of viral vectors and assist scientific staff in the process development and production of viral vectors, to deliver AAV materials to support programs across the Vertex Cell and Genetic Therapies (VCGT) portfolio of programs

Skills

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, majoring in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Cell Physiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Genetics, or a related field of study
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry level roles within this part of the organization
• You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before August 2026
• You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May – August 2026

Education Requirements

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, majoring in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Cell Physiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Genetics, or a related field of study.

Benefits

• 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
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 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)

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