Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Lab Space Planning

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

1d•$20 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

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. Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality! Important Notice Regarding Internship and Co-op Inquiries At Vertex Pharmaceuticals, we are 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 via email will result in removal from the recruiting process. We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in Vertex. To be considered for internship or co-op roles, please apply directly through our official application channels. ( https://www.vrtx.com/careers/career-growth-and-opportunities/co-ops/ ) Thank you for respecting our process and helping us maintain a fair experience for all candidates. Your Impact The Vertex Lab Space Planning Co-op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, or other related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Facilities and Operations functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The application deadline for this co-op is April 3rd. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline. What you will be doing: Lab Space Planning is responsible for evaluating and providing solutions for all requests where lab space is impacted. Requests can include adding a new piece of equipment, shelving or lab bench to a lab, rearranging a lab, or moving a lab. Larger projects include lab programming for new buildings/spaces and restacks. The Co-op will assist in preparing for an upcoming large-scale lab move into our new building by confirming current locations of lab equipment and conducting various planning activities surrounding move preparation. The Co-op will also support day-to-day lab space requests for new lab equipment, lab layouts, lab moves, and lab casework changes and will request updates to the master architectural drawings. The Co-op will interface with the following teams: Lab Space Planning, Workplace Services, Instrumentation Engineering, EHS, Lab Operations, Engineering Documentation, PMO, and Move Consultants along with various scientific end users. What you will need to succeed:

Requirements

Pursing a BS i n Facilities Management or Architecture.
Excellent communication, coordination, and project management skills.
Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with Bluebeam preferred.
Capacity to work full-time onsite in Boston, MA.
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 December 2026.
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July – December 2026.

Nice To Haves

Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with Bluebeam preferred.

Responsibilities

The Co-op will assist in preparing for an upcoming large-scale lab move into our new building by confirming current locations of lab equipment and conducting various planning activities surrounding move preparation.
The Co-op will also support day-to-day lab space requests for new lab equipment, lab layouts, lab moves, and lab casework changes and will request updates to the master architectural drawings.
The Co-op will interface with the following teams: Lab Space Planning, Workplace Services, Instrumentation Engineering, EHS, Lab Operations, Engineering Documentation, PMO, and Move Consultants along with various scientific end users.