Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Lab Space Planning

Role Summary

Vertex Lab Space Planning Co-op is a six-month experiential training program for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, or related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a Vertex co-op will provide meaningful experience in our Facilities and Operations functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The role involves supporting lab space requests, moving and lab programming, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to prepare for a large-scale lab move in Vertex's new building. This position requires on-site work in Boston, MA, and full-time availability July–December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lab Space Planning is responsible for evaluating and providing solutions for all requests where lab space is impacted. Requests can include adding a new piece of equipment, shelving or lab bench to a lab, rearranging a lab, or moving a lab. Larger projects include lab programming for new buildings/spaces and restacks.
• The Co-op will assist in preparing for an upcoming large-scale lab move into our new building by confirming current locations of lab equipment and conducting various planning activities surrounding move preparation.
• The Co-op will also support day-to-day lab space requests for new lab equipment, lab layouts, lab moves, and lab casework changes and will request updates to the master architectural drawings.
• The Co-op will interface with the following teams: Lab Space Planning, Workplace Services, Instrumentation Engineering, EHS, Lab Operations, Engineering Documentation, PMO, and Move Consultants along with various scientific end users.

Qualifications

• Pursing a BS in Facilities Management or Architecture.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and project management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with Bluebeam preferred.
• Capacity to work full-time onsite in Boston, MA.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
• You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before December 2026.
• You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July – December 2026.

Additional Requirements

• On-site: five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.