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Vertex · 2 months ago

Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, CGT Process Development

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

$20/hr - $35/hr

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. They are seeking a CGT Process Development Co-Op to work on meaningful projects in the process development department, focusing on scaling up bioreactor processes and performing lab-scale experiments.

Computer Software

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The key deliverable is to develop a scale-down model at the benchtop scale that can accurately replicate the hydrodynamic and mass transfer conditions of a large-scale bioreactor for the T1D scale-up program

The project will require intern/co-op to design and perform lab-scale experiment focused on agitation, gassing, and mixing

The intern/co-op will work with CO2 probes, DO probes, biomass probes, metabolite analyzers, and other analytical instruments

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringBiological EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringData ScienceTransport PhenomenaThermodynamicsReaction EngineeringNumerical AnalysisCollaborationGrowth Mindset

Required

Enrolled in an undergraduate or advanced degree program in Chemistry, Biological, Biomedical Engineering, or another related field, having completed coursework in transport phenomena, thermodynamics, reaction design/reaction engineering, and advanced numerical analysis/mathematical methods

Ideal for a senior who will be completing their bachelor's degree or a graduate student

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 June 2026

You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2026