Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Predictive And Investigative Safety Assessment

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, CA, United States
Base: $33.00 – 50.00 usdph; bonus/equity: annual b...
On-site
In silico and in vitro models
Organ-specific toxicity assessment
Computational modeling
The Predictive and Investigative Safety Assessment Co-op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards a PhD in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or other related fields

Job Summary

  • The Predictive and Investigative Safety Assessment Co-op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards a PhD in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or other related fields.
  • The candidate will build and optimize computational models with the goal of refining transcriptomic markers of liver injury and developing in silico and in vitro screening tools for liver toxicity assessment.
  • Vertex offers a supportive environment with opportunities for mentorship, networking, and career development, alongside competitive compensation and benefits.

Matching Summary

The Predictive and Investigative Safety Assessment Co-op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards a PhD in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or other related fields.

Salary

Base: $33.00 – 50.00 USD/hour; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and annual equity awards; Benefits: Inclusive market-leading benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • in silico and in vitro models
  • organ-specific toxicity assessment
  • computational modeling
  • liver cell culture
  • transcriptomic markers of liver injury
  • complex cell cultures

Nice-to-have

  • passion for innovation
  • growth-minded
  • collaborative spirit
  • strong organizational skills
  • attention to detail

Key Requirements

  • Pursuing a PhD
  • Extensive experience in statistics and computational modeling
  • Strong proficiency with complex cell models
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July – December 2026

Work Rights

Legal authorization to work in the United States

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