Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 4 weeks ago
Vertex Summer Intern 2026, Protein Engineering
Seattle, WA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$20/hr - $32/hr
Start in 2026 SpringVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. They are seeking a Protein Engineering intern to work on developing novel therapeutic proteins and apply molecular biology techniques in a collaborative environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The intern will primarily work with the Protein Engineering group to help develop novel therapeutic proteins that modulate immune responses
The intern will apply molecular biology techniques to build and screen protein libraries for directed evolution yeast display campaigns
This position will enable the design of expression plasmids for potential therapeutic proteins, and the student will also become familiar with in silico protein modeling/design tools (e.g., AlphaFold, Rosetta)
Though a specific project has yet to be determined, the student will work on their own project focused on technology development while also shadowing the supervisor
The student will also contribute to multiple therapeutic discovery stage Vertex projects
These discovery stage projects will involve participation in multidisciplinary project teams composed of immunologists, biochemists, and structural biologists
The student will interact closely with several members of our teams, such as specialists in stem cell differentiation, screening, genetic integrity, and epigenetics
Qualification
Required
A passion for discovery in immunology
At least two years of university-level coursework in a bioscience-related discipline
Excellent communication skills, including the capacity to clearly present and explain results
Motivation to perform precision bench work
Aptitude to learn quickly
Energy and flexibility to collaborate with a busy team in a rapidly evolving company
An eagerness to contribute to Vertex's science
Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May – August 2026
Preferred
Research laboratory experience strongly preferred
Experience and/or interest in protein structure prediction/design preferred
Some experience with computational programming preferred
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)
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
Founded in 1989
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
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