Vertex Summer Intern 2026, Preclinical Formulation

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company dedicated to tackling serious diseases and changing lives. The Preclinical Formulation internship program offers students the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, gain hands-on experience in formulation functional areas, and learn from industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Learning the day-to-day experiments of preclinical formulation experimentation
• Running benchtop experiments using a wide variety of wet lab instruments including but not limited to pipettes, centrifuges, pH meters and analytical equipment
• Learning liquid/solid handling software and hardware
• Designing/coding liquid handling workflow

Skills

• Enrolled in an undergraduate (Junior or Senior preferred but will consider underclass applicants with extensive experience) or graduate degree program and majoring in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific field
• Wet lab experience (pipetting, pH meter use, proper lab safety)
• Basic coding knowledge (logic, loops, variable understanding and function understanding)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• 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 available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May – August 2026

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

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