Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Computational Genomics

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, California, United States
Base: $30.00 - $50.00 usdph; bonus/equity: eligibl...
Onsite
Single-cell genomics data analysis
Python or r programming skills
Aws or hpc environment experience
This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of computational genomics, AI/ML, and drug discovery to evaluate single-cell foundation models

Job Summary

  • This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of computational genomics, AI/ML, and drug discovery to evaluate single-cell foundation models.
  • Candidates will build computational frameworks to compare model performance against manual labels and existing methods while working in cloud environments.
  • Vertex provides a supportive culture with free onsite gym access, daily meals, subsidized commuter benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Matching Summary

This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of computational genomics, AI/ML, and drug discovery to evaluate single-cell foundation models.

Salary

Base: $30.00 - $50.00 USD/hour; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and equity awards; Benefits: Free gym, meals, commuter subsidy, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Single-cell genomics data analysis
  • Python or R programming skills
  • AWS or HPC environment experience
  • Seurat or Scanpy framework knowledge
  • Machine learning model benchmarking

Nice-to-have

  • In-silico perturbation experience
  • Reproducible research practices
  • Strong scientific communication skills
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Cloud-based scalable analysis

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled in Master's or PhD program
  • Full-time availability July to December 2026
  • US citizenship or permanent resident status required
  • No sponsorship provided for this role
  • Onsite work in San Diego, CA required

Work Rights

Must be US citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee

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