Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, Operational Quality Assurance- Internal Manufacturing

Job Description

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 Internal Manufacturing Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Biomedical Engineering, Regulatory, 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 manufacturing functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The application deadline for this co-op is October 31st. 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.

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:

• Manages records in electronic quality management systems (eQMS) or electronic document management systems (eDMS), including data entry, tracking, and follow-ups with Owners to drive completion
• Assist QA personnel and system owners in the design and delivery of analyses, metrics and KPI dashboards to allow real-time assessment of system compliance and to inform decision making.
• Support in day-to-day QMS processes, QA process improvement projects, inspection readiness and the development of SOPs, procedures and reports.
• Performs Archival of QA Records in eDMS (e.g., CMO batch records, data packages).
• Participate in the investigation of failures and implementation of action plans for non-conformances, internal corrective actions, and audit findings.
• Work with quality and manufacturing teams to ensure quality procedures are followed in all manufacturing areas.
• Use Lean / Six Sigma tools to analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize software tools to capture non-conformance data in order to analyze and identify trends for corrective actions or escalations.
• Performs administrative functions for larger project teams and departments.

What you will need to succeed:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Biomedical Engineering, Regulation, or another related field
• Works well both independently and in a team setting
• Multi-tasks to effectively manage own efforts on multiple projects, adhering to commitments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking, analytical capabilities,