Vertex · 4 hours ago
Vertex Summer Intern 2026, Preclinical Safety Assessment
Boston, MA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$33/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringVertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation, and they are seeking a Preclinical Safety Assessment intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will work on designing preclinical in vitro models to assess the genotoxicity of novel therapeutic agents, contributing to the drug discovery process while gaining meaningful industry experience.
Computer Software
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of *in vitro* assays to support the selection and de-risking of potential drug candidates through close interactions with colleagues within PISA
Conduct *in vitro* assays using cell and molecular biology techniques, such as immunofluorescence, in multi-well plate-based formats
Leverage and/or build upon computational workflows that process imaging data to assess assay performance
Analyze internal and external historical data to guide assay development
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in an PhD program in Biological Engineering, Molecular or Cell Biology, or other related fields
Experience in mammalian cell culture and sterile techniques is required
Some experience with immunofluorescence with image-based or flow cytometry-based readouts is required
Excellent multi-tasking skills and attention to detail are required
Ability to maintain accurate and reliable record keeping including database management, notebooks, and all other pertinent documentation is required
Full-time on-site in Boston, MA capacity
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 August 2026
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May – August 2026
Preferred
Experience developing computational analysis workflows in MATLAB, Python, or other scripting languages is a plus
Willingness to learn about and develop computational and image analysis skills is a plus
Benefits
Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes
Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking
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!
Recognition of National Intern Day
Company
Vertex
Vendor intelligence that combs through your supplier, manufacturer, logistics data to detect where you're leaving money on the table.
Founded in 2024
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase