Vertex Summer 2025 Intern, Proteomics, DMPK (San Diego, CA)
 Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | |
 United States, California, San Diego | |
| 11010 Torreyana Road (Show on map) | |
 Jan 04, 2025 | |
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Job Description The Vertex Internship Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our internship program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "we are relentless" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their project plan, connect with other interns,and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will interns learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams. Job Summary: Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated intern PhD student to join our Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) group in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will use LCMS Methods for selectivity analysis on protein targets. Specific goals for this position include the identification of signature peptides of protein of interest, optimization of proteolytic digestion conditions and sample preparation conditions to yield maximum desired peptides, and optimization of the LC-MS/MS conditions necessary to develop, produce a robust and reproducible bioanalytical method in disease-relevant cells or preclinical species and perform bioinformatics analysis of the results. They will be fully immersed in the day-to-day operations of a drug discovery group. An ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, has a strong drive to learn new things and thrives in both independent and team roles. Key Responsibilities:
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Program Dates: June - September 2025, Full Time Pay Range $33.00 - $50.00 USD/hour 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; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer. The range provided is a reasonable estimate for the pay range for this job at the time of posting. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com | |