Vertex Summer Intern 2026, Engineering

Vertex Internship Program

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.

The Vertex Engineering internship program is a multi-week experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology with heavy automation work, or a related field of study. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, an internship at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Engineering functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

We will have various positions within our functional areas, including but not limited to:

• Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT): Anticipated focus areas are around process modeling, process data collection/analysis, supporting efforts around process improvement, and working to platform these approaches for future programs. The intern would also support deviation root cause investigation through data-driven analysis.
• Cell Process Development: Responsible for process development of cell therapy related processes for the pipeline products in the Cell and Gene department. Additionally, the team also tech transfers the developed process at the manufacturing sites to provide a foundation to the start of manufacturing of cell therapy-based products.
• Formulation Development: Develop a nondestructive ultrasonic technique to evaluate and predict tablet defects and correlate tablet defects with intrinsic powder mechanical properties. Additionally, work will be carried out to understand the impact of tablet tooling in mitigating tableting defects. The goal will be achieved by conducting literature review, experimental characterization of powders and tablets, and generating statistical models.
• Process Development: Work on process development, optimization, process scale-up, and technology transfer of novel products and processes into Manufacturing.
• Technical Operations: You will have the opportunity to work in a data-rich pharmaceutical commercial manufacturing environment, to develop modeling for process analytical technology (PAT), to provide solutions to urgent issues in analytical method life-cycle management, and/or advance key product and process understanding.
• Vector Core: You 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.

What you will need to succeed:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology with heavy automation work, 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

Program Details:

• Full-time, paid internship $20.00 – 32.00 USD/hour
• Program Dates: May – August 2026
• Application Deadline: November 30th, 2025

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: 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.

Equal Opportunities

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Accessibility & Accommodations

We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Vertex is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.

Export Control Notice

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role, Vertex is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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.