Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Process Development Upstream
Core
Assist with experimental design and execution for late-stage process development of Type 1 Diabetes Cell Therapy, focusing on cell culture in 2D environments and assessing alternative raw materials.
Role type
Undergraduate/Graduate Co-op Process Development Scientist
Builds
Cell therapy manufacturing processes for Type 1 Diabetes
Domain
Biotechnology / Cell Therapy / Process Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cell culture techniques, Experimental design, Data compilation and graphing, Lab safety compliance
Preferred skills
Prior internship or co-op experience, Advanced degree enrollment (Master's preferred)
Technologies
T-flasks, 3D bioreactors
Responsibilities
Execute cell culture experiments in 2D environments, Record and analyze experimental data, Assess stability and variability of raw material lots, Present data to the broader team
Seniority
Student Co-op
