Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Lab Systems Engineering

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

23h•$20 - $35•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! Your Impact The Vertex Lab Systems Engineering Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards undergraduate or advanced degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Hard (Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering) Sciences, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, 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 DTE - RPMS Lab Solutions functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The application deadline for this role is April 3rd, 2026. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. 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. What you will be doing: This Co‑op role within DTE – RPMS Lab Solutions will support the exploration and design of a unified approach to tracking laboratory assets and lab software across the enterprise. The role focuses on improving visibility into where lab assets (PCs, instruments, and modular components) are located, how they are used, and how both physical and digital assets move through their lifecycle. The co-op will work on a project-oriented assignment that evaluates IoT-enabled asset tracking solutions alongside centralized lab software procurement and usage data. By integrating these perspectives, the role aims to improve operational efficiency, support compliance and audit readiness, and enable more informed sourcing and investment decisions. Work may leverage vendor solutions to prototype concepts, analyze data, and document recommendations for future-state solutions.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Information Systems, Engineering, Hard Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering), Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or another related field
Interest in lab environments, IoT, asset management, software lifecycle management, or strategic sourcing
Experience working with data and basic analytics tools (e.g. Excel, SQL, Power BI, or similar)
Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate findings
Ability to work independently on project-based assignments while collaborating with cross-functional teams
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

Familiarity with concepts such as IT/Software or lab asset management, procurement, licensing, or compliance is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Assess current-state processes for tracking lab assets and lab software, identifying gaps in visibility, utilization, maintenance, and lifecycle management
Explore and evaluate IoT-based approaches for tracking lab assets (e.g., PCs, instruments, modules), including location, status, and maintenance indicators
Analyze lab software procurement, licensing, and usage data to identify underutilization, renewal risks, and opportunities for cost optimization
Support the design of dashboards, data models, or conceptual architectures that combine physical asset data with software usage and contract information
Develop and document user stories and workflows for key stakeholders, including lab managers, scientists, IT administrators, finance, compliance, and strategic sourcing
Define and track project lead measures such as percentage of assets or software centrally tracked, alert resolution rates, and turnaround time for software access requests
Summarize findings, insights, and recommendations in presentations or written deliverables for both technical and business audiences