About this role

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, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab.

Why Vertex?

- Real Projects:  You’ll 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.

Your Impact

The Vertex Pathobiology Intern is an 11-week experiential training program for students enrolled in a degree program. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, an intern at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our PCS-Pathobiology functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The application deadline for this co-op is January 15th. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline.

Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality!

What you will be doing:  
The department of Pathobiology includes members with broad and diverse scientific expertise in anatomic and clinical pathology, histology, and image analysis providing support to discovery and developmental efforts on Vertex portfolio.

The intern will work in the development and optimization of advanced imaging and tissue analysis workflows to identify and characterize specific cell populations within biological samples. The intern will potentially use laser-capture microdissection for downstream molecular profiling, enabling spatially informed pathobiology assessments. The position will provide an opportunity to build experience in discovery pathology and advanced training in state-of-the-art histology and image analysis approaches and/or data interpretations systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan the analysis: Review available tissue samples, candidate markers, controls, and existing protocols with the project team. Deliver a proposed experimental plan and success criteria early in the internship.
- Optimize multiplex staining: Test staining conditions and assess signal quality and reproducibility. Deliver documented results, representative images, and recommendations for an updated protocol.
- Develop image analysis: Acquire or review tissue images and help refine methods to identify and quantify transplanted cells and neighboring populations. Deliver annotated images, preliminary measurements, and a documented analysis workflow.
- Explore molecular profiling, if feasible: Assist with selecting tissue regions and performing LCM under supervision. Deliver a feasibility summary and properly tracked samples for downstream analysis, if the work proceeds.

- Communicate results: Maintain accurate experimental records, provide regular progress updates, and present findings, limitations, and recommended next steps at the end of the internship.

Qualifications:

- Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate training program in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
- They should have at least one year of hands-on experience with immunoassays such as immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and Western blotting, as well as experience performing PCR.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required along with exposure to pathology image-analysis platforms and a working knowledge of biostatistics and basic molecular biology concepts.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
- You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027
- You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May – August 2027

Program Details:

- Full-time, paid internship $23.00 – $50.00 USD/hour

- Program Dates: May – August 2027

- Application Deadline: January 15th, 2027

Recruitment Process & Timeline

Our recruitment process follows a rolling timeline, with the following anticipated dates:

- Application Review: December – January
- Interviews: January – April
- Offers Extended: January – April

Please note that timelines may vary depending on the position and hiring team.

At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s 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 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

Our Ways of Working  
Flex Designation:  On-Site - Boston

Flex Eligibility Status:  On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any 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.

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

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.

Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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