Summer Intern 2027, Pathobiology

About the Role

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is offering an 11-week experiential training program for students in a degree program. The Pathobiology Intern will gain meaningful experience in PCS-Pathobiology functional areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan the analysis: Review available tissue samples, candidate markers, controls, and existing protocols. Deliver a proposed experimental plan and success criteria.
• Optimize multiplex staining: Test staining conditions and assess signal quality and reproducibility. Deliver documented results, representative images, and recommendations for an updated protocol.
• Develop image analysis: Acquire or review tissue images and help refine methods to identify and quantify transplanted cells and neighboring populations. Deliver annotated images, preliminary measurements, and a documented analysis workflow.
• Explore molecular profiling, if feasible: Assist with selecting tissue regions and performing LCM under supervision. Deliver a feasibility summary and properly tracked samples for downstream analysis.
• Communicate results: Maintain accurate experimental records, provide regular progress updates, and present findings, limitations, and recommended next steps.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to pathology image-analysis platforms.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics.
• Working knowledge of basic molecular biology concepts.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate training program in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• At least one year of hands-on experience with immunoassays such as immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and Western blotting.
• Experience performing PCR.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future.
• Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May – August 2027.

Program Details

• Full-time, paid internship: $23.00 – $50.00 USD/hour.
• Program Dates: May – August 2027.
• Application Deadline: January 15th, 2027.
• 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.

Ways of Working

• Flex Designation: On-Site - Boston
• Flex Eligibility Status: On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.