Vertex Summer 2025 Intern, Data & Computational Sciences Job at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Boston, MA

ZjZ5Z3EvejdYMTgxVDJhVzlSMHlvaVBjRkE9PQ==
  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Description The Vertex Internship Program offers students the 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 relentless" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their 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. Job Summary : The Vertex Internship Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. We are looking for a cheminformatics/computational chemistry intern to join our global Data and Computational Sciences (DCS) department at Vertex. This position is part of the Chemical Data Science team dedicated to building out our cheminformatics capabilities across disease programs. As a key member of the team, the candidate will conduct structure-activity relationships (SAR) analyses, interpret outcomes, and communicate results to stakeholders. The candidate will collaborate cross-functionally across Vertex and have ample opportunities to interact with other members of DCS. Key Responsibilities : Review primary literature and develop an analysis plan for the chemistry datasets of interest Analyze, visualize, and interpret SAR data from Vertex-internal high-throughput experimental datasets Distill analyses and scientific results into key take-home messages and recommendations for next steps Regularly present findings and progress in formal and informal settings to colleagues Collaborate with colleagues within DCS and in other departments, such as medicinal chemistry and high-throughput experimental chemistry Qualifications : Ph.D. students in cheminformatics, computational chemistry, or a related STEM field (reaction informatics, chemistry, computer science) Experience with programming (Python is preferred but another language is acceptable) A proven track record in analysis and interpretation of chemistry data Solid understanding of chemistry and statistics Familiarity with data wrangling and data parsing Expertise in machine learning is preferred Experience using scientific toolkits (RDKit, OpenEye, scikit-learn) is preferred Strong oral and written communication skills Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States Candidate must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2025 Candidate must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May - August 2025 This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that third-party agency; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Internship, Summer internship,

Similar Jobs

Starbucks

Barista - store trade center Job at Starbucks

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, its all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each other, our customers and our communities to make a positive impact every...

Pet and Home Care LLC

Professional Pet Sitter Bethesda and Surrounding Areas Job at Pet and Home Care LLC

 ...Job Description Job Description About the Role: As a Professional Pet Sitter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and happiness of pets while their owners are away. Your primary responsibility will be to provide attentive care, including feeding... 

Easter Seals Superior CA

Occupational Therapist Pediatric Job at Easter Seals Superior CA

 ...Superior of California is Hiring and Expanding!* Join our team of therapists whose mission is to open the doors to a "World of...  ...providing services to children in the Sacramento area. We provide pediatric therapy services for children in homes, community settings, schools... 

Cevians LLC

Production Assembler Job at Cevians LLC

 ...Job Description Job Description Summary: Assemble mechanical parts, sub-assemblies or full assemblies using a variety of small hand held tools, screwdrivers, torque wrenches and other jigs and fixtures in accordance with written instructions, drawing and/or as... 

Eclaro

Senior data analyst Job at Eclaro

 ...Job Number: 24-03258 Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for Senior Data Analyst for our client in New York, NY . ECLARO's client operates one of the world's largest energy delivery systems, constantly at the forefront of innovations in...