Bioanalytical Method Development Intern Bioanalysis Boston, MA Full-Time Job Description Job Summary: The Vertex Summer Internship Program offers students an opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. 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! Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Boston) Inc. is seeking highly motivated, creative and innovative summer intern to join the Bioanalytics team. Our Methods Development laboratory provides a cutting-edge environment to learn assay development techniques and invaluable exposure to the role of bioanalysis and pharmacokinetics in pharmaceutical development. The summer intern will participate in research projects to investigate and optimize experimental conditions and develop state-of-art bioanalytical methods using modern instrumentation in support of pharmacokinetic assessment, a vital exercise that drives dose regimen design and safety/efficacy evaluation. The position requires fundamental knowledge in separation sciences and laboratory experience in wet chemistry lab conduct. Experience using analytical instrumentation is a plus. 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 in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, or Pharmacology/Toxicology. - Good knowledge of techniques in chemistry or biochemistry lab - Strong ability to integrate, analyze and interpret results. - Works well independently and within a multidisciplinary team setting. Preferred Qualifications: - Basic lab handling in a wet chemistry or biochemistry lab such as use of balance, pipette, extraction device. - Basic knowledge in analytical instrumentation such as chromatography and mass spectrometry - Excellent written and oral communications skills - Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting expected deadlines - Strong work ethic 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 11115BR