Co-op, Human Cell Models - iPSC Cell Biology Research

Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co‑op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders.

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The Vertex Human Cell Models - iPSC Cell Biology Research Co‑op is a 6‑month experiential training program for students currently working towards an advanced degree in molecular biology, biological sciences, biomedical engineering, stem cell biology, or a related scientific discipline. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth‑minded, a co‑op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Research functional area and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The Final date to receive applications for this co‑op is November 15th, 2026. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the Final date to receive applications.

The Co‑op will join the Human Cell Models department within Vertex’s Boston Research organization. The Human Cell Models group develops disease‑relevant cellular models and assays that enable early‑stage drug discovery programs. In this role, the Co‑op will help to develop, establish, and characterize physiologically relevant iPSC‑derived cell models for use in drug discovery programs for muscle disease. Working closely with the broader research team, the Co‑op will design and execute experiments, generate and interpret data, and contribute to robust, reproducible cellular models that inform drug discovery decisions.

• Design and execute experiments to develop and validate iPSC‑derived models that support project objectives.
• Identify and mitigate experimental risks, including cell line variability, to enable robust and reproducible model development.
• Culture iPSC lines; establish and characterize iPSC‑derived cell models.
• Conduct immunofluorescence microscopy, gene expression assays, and related cell biology experiments.
• Troubleshoot and optimize methods to support protocol transfer across biology teams.
• Analyze and communicate experimental findings, including data‑driven recommendations, to the broader team.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to a collaborative, detail‑oriented research environment.

• Currently enrolled in an advanced degree program, Master’s (MS) or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Stem Cell Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience with cell culture and aseptic laboratory technique is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate scientific findings…