Vertex Co-op, Engineering

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.

• 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.

Ready to apply? Submit your application and let's turn possibilities into reality!

The Vertex Engineering Co‑Op program is a 6‑month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology with heavy automation work, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related field of study. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth‑minded, a co‑op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Engineering functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The Final date to receive applications for this co‑op is October 31st. Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline.

Vertex is committed to providing a fair and structured recruitment process for all students interested in internship and co‑op opportunities. To ensure consistency and equity, all student applications must go through our Early Talent Acquisition Team.

Due to the high volume of interest, we are unable to respond to individual solicitation. Direct solicitation to Vertex employees—including senior leaders—will result in removal from the recruiting process.

To be considered for internship or co‑op roles, please apply directly through our official application channels.

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• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering,…