Vertex Fall Co-op , Lab Systems Engineering

Role Summary

The Vertex Lab Systems Engineering Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students pursuing undergraduate or advanced degrees in Information Systems, Engineering, Hard Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering), Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or related fields. The co-op offers hands-on exposure within DTE - RPMS Lab Solutions to explore asset tracking of laboratory hardware and software, with a focus on improving visibility into asset location, usage, and lifecycle to support compliance, sourcing decisions, and operational efficiency.

• Assess current-state processes for tracking lab assets and lab software, identifying gaps in visibility, utilization, maintenance, and lifecycle management
• Explore and evaluate IoT-based approaches for tracking lab assets (e.g., PCs, instruments, modules), including location, status, and maintenance indicators
• Analyze lab software procurement, licensing, and usage data to identify under utilization, renewal risks, and opportunities for cost optimization
• Support the design of dashboards, data models, or conceptual architectures that combine physical asset data with software usage and contract information
• Develop and document user stories and workflows for key stakeholders, including lab managers, scientists, IT administrators, finance, compliance, and strategic sourcing
• Define and track project lead measures such as percentage of assets or software centrally tracked, alert resolution rates, and turnaround time for software access requests
• Summarize findings, insights, and recommendations in presentations or written deliverables for both technical and business audiences

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Information Systems, Engineering, Hard Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering), Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or another related field
• Interest in lab environments, IoT, asset management, software lifecycle management, or strategic sourcing
• Experience working with data and basic analytics tools (e.g. Excel, SQL, Power BI, or similar)
• Familiarity with concepts such as IT/Software or lab asset management, procurement, licensing, or compliance is a plus but not required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate findings
• Ability to work independently on project-based assignments while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Capacity to work full-time onsite in Boston, MA
• 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 December 2026
• You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July – December 2026