About the role#
The Biologics Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) group provides technical and analytical support for biologics products across manufacturing and commercialization. This 6-month co-op program offers students an opportunity to contribute to data analytics workstreams that improve process understanding and manufacturing performance. You will work within the MSAT team and collaborate with partners across Manufacturing, Quality, and Process Development to support data-driven decision making.
What you'll do#
- Compile, clean, and analyze manufacturing, process, and product quality data from multiple sources.
- Develop repeatable data workflows, dashboards, visualizations, and statistical summaries.
- Perform trend analyses to identify process variability, emerging signals, and improvement opportunities.
- Support the development and maintenance of data analytics tools and standardized reporting approaches.
- Document analytical methods, assumptions, data sources, and conclusions.
- Translate technical questions into analytical workplans and communicate results to cross-functional partners.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a BS or MS in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, data science, statistics, biology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.
- Experience working with data in Microsoft Excel.
- Exposure to statistical or visualization tools such as JMP, Minitab, Power BI, Python, or R.
- Ability to organize, clean, analyze, and present complex datasets.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to self-direct.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States. Please note that sponsorship is not provided for this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through July 2027).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (three days per week on-site).
- Status: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company founded in 1989. It focuses on scientific research to develop medicines for serious diseases such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and various forms of pain. The company maintains its global headquarters in Boston and operates research and commercial sites across the globe. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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