About the role#
The Preformulation Co-Op is a 6-month program based in Boston, Massachusetts. You will join the Preformulation group within Pharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing to support automation initiatives for preclinical drug candidates. This role focuses on streamlining laboratory workflows, improving data capture, and developing automated tools to enhance research efficiency and reproducibility.
What you'll do#
- Support automation workflows for preclinical drug candidates within the Preformulation group.
- Partner with scientists to understand current processes and identify opportunities for automation and optimization.
- Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of automated laboratory processes and tools.
- Collect, organize, and analyze experimental and operational data to support decision-making.
- Document procedures, system parameters, results, and project updates.
- Participate in troubleshooting automation systems, scripts, and data workflows.
- Contribute to the setup, qualification, and maintenance of automation equipment or software platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including formulation scientists, analytical scientists, and digital teams.
- Ensure all work complies with laboratory safety standards and company policies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree program in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- If graduating before May 2027, you must be enrolled in an advanced degree program.
- Hands-on wet-lab experience with knowledge of general laboratory practices and scientific documentation.
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, or Python.
- Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, C, or MATLAB.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not provided for this role).
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, MA.
- Term: Full-time (40 hours per week) from January 2027 through July 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour.
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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