Job Description

Vertex Summer Intern, Biology

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 Summer Intern, 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.

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 Research internship program is a multi-week experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Cell Physiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Genetics, or a related field of study. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, an internship at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Research functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

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 need to succeed

Currently/recently in an undergraduate or graduate program, majoring in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Cell Physiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Genetics, or a related field of study.

You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from 1st June to 7th August 2026

Program Details

Program Dates: 1st June to 7th August 2026 

At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s why our benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you.

• Provided meals—free breakfast daily!

• Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement

• Social events—both intern-only and company-wide

• Location-specific perks and extras!

Our Ways of Working

Flex @ Vertex details

Flex Designation: On-Site

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this On-Site role you work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

Summer Intern

Biology

Vertex Pharmaceuticals