Vertex Spring 2025 Co-Op, Biopharma CGT (Boston, MA)

Job Description

The Vertex Co-op 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 co-op 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 co-ops,and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will co-ops 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:

We are seeking a scientific software engineer with expertise in web-based application development to join our Vertex Co-op program. This position is part of a rapidly growing Cell & Gene Analytical Technologies (CGAT) team focused on Cell and Genetic therapies for human diseases with serious unmet need. Co-op will play a critical role in developing web-based applications that help with sample management and data analysis for different cell-based, immuno-based and separation-based assays. Co-op will also cross-functionally collaborate with project teams to analyze their needs for the software development. A strong background in computer science and an ability to seamlessly collaborate with team members will be required for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the team members to understand the processes of different cellular and genetic experiments, analyze the needs of each experiment platform for sample management and data analysis.
• Work closely with DTE (Data, Technology and Engineering) team to design, test and develop the web-based applications to meet those needs.
• Writing production-ready code with fluency in modern front-end JavaScript frameworks.
• Build reusable code, components, and libraries for future use.
• Design and implement RESTful API following OpenAPI specification standard.
• Ensure continued functionality of a program during maintenance and testing of software.
• Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance.
• Revisit the development process of the web-applications to fix bugs or address users concerns

Qualifications:

• A strong programming background, with expertise in Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript and SQL.
• Experience in developing web applications using AngularJs and Flask/FastAPI.
• Good to have knowledge of software development tools like Git, Docker and Unix etc.
• Experience in deploying and maintaining web applications over the cloud infrastructure like AWS.
• Familiarity with data visualization and machine learning algorithms.
• An independent, detail-oriented, and self-motivated approach to problem solving.
• A team-oriented mindset that welcomes feedback and supports others.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including the ability to tailor scientific content to audiences with different backgrounds.
• 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 January-June 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.

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