Process Chemistry Intern Process Chemistry Boston, MA Full-Time Job Description Job Summary: The Vertex Summer Internship Program offers students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the drug discovery and development process in the pharmaceutical industry. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our internship program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "we are fearless" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their summer project plan, connect with other interns, and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will interns learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams through a series of Professional Development Workshops. Be FEARLESS... Join us and help kick start the path to your career! Position Responsibilities: Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Boston) Inc. is seeking highly motivated, creative and innovative summer interns to join the Process Chemistry team. The summer intern will participate in research projects focused on organic chemistry reaction and/or mechanism understanding. Interns will have an opportunity to learn and carry out various chemical transformations and experience development in a process chemistry environment. At the completion of the internship the intern will present his/her research work at a company-wide Poster Session. Minimum Qualifications - Candidate must be currently enrolled (and continuing in Spring 2019) in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in a chemistry-related discipline. Good knowledge of and enthusiasm for organic chemistry. - Strong ability to integrate, analyze and interpret results. - Work well independently and within a multidisciplinary team setting. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills - Be highly motivated and have an excellent work ethic Preferred Qualifications: - Basic lab handling techniques - Undergraduate research experience - \Some experience operating laboratory instrumentation beyond that gained in general course-work (HPLC, IR, nmr, etc). - Excellent written and oral communications skills. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. In addition to our clinical development programs focused on cystic fibrosis, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs aimed at other serious and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. For five years in a row, Science magazine has named Vertex one of its Top Employers in the life sciences. For additional information and the latest updates from the company, please visit www.vrtx.com. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Req ID 11114BR