Published: 04 Nov 2024 244 views
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is pleased to partner with Vertex Pharmaceuticals to offer a unique opportunity for top HBCU talent to gain hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry during the summer of 2024.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated, creative and innovative summer intern to join the Discovery Core Applied Technology (DCAT) Group. Our team is dedicated to developing platforms that enable rapid sample plating and assay execution globally. As part of this internship, the candidate will have the opportunity to implement robust software solutions to transfer and track small-molecule samples.
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Application Deadline | Not Specified |
Country to study | United States |
School to study | Vertex Pharmaceuticals |
Type | Internship |
Course to study | View courses |
Sponsor | Thurgood Marshall College Fund |
Gender | Men and Women |
This is a PAID, internship program.
Also, the successful candidate will
Learn lab workflows that are currently manual
Interpret and contribute to design specification development
Develop instrument drivers for Vertex robotic automation platforms
Collaborate with DCAT to implement software solutions that meet end user’s needs
Use critical thinking to tackle challenges unique to the biotech industry
Software Engineering or related background
SQL, C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with the team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of UX/UI design
Knowledge of Python
Master’s student preferred
Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g. Subversion, Git, etc.)
Must be available to work hybrid on-site at the Vertex Boston headquarters for 12-14 weeks starting in late May/early June 2025.
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For more details visit: TMCF website.