Co-Op, Information Sciences, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA

Posted May 18, 2015

Functional Area: Global Information Services (GIS) & Technology

Location: Boston, MA

AutoReqID: 6847BR

Job Summary

Position Responsibilities:

The Vertex Summer 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 fearless” is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their summer 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 through a series of Professional Development Workshops.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an outgoing and professional individual to join our team as a paid intern/co-op within the Information Sciences department. The Information Sciences group supports a global community of scientists and businesspeople who require cutting-edge information in their commitment to helping patients.

This intern will be involved in an implementation of a new library system, from final design to rollout and user training. This is a hands-on learning opportunity for a candidate in a Master’s program in Library/Information Science, and will strengthen the intern’s knowledge of web technologies, training and outreach, and special librarianship. Flexible hours; course credit possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in rollout of new library system
• Deliver training sessions and design help guides
• Process requests for individual articles and scientific documents until new library system is in place
• Prepare database of journal holdings, open access resources, and in-house article collection for transition to external library vendor
• Communicate with users and vendors to resolve issues
• Provide additional support for information management activities which may include maintaining usage analytics, evaluating new technologies, and global outreach

This role is expected to last from the Summer of 2015-December of 2015 with a 20-30 hour work week schedule.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a degree program leading to an advanced degree
• Minimum 3.2/4.0 GPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Master’s program in Library/Information Science
• Previous experience in libraries, information management, or training/user education
• Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Knowledge of computer software and web technologies, with familiarity in SQL databases and Sharepoint a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, to identify and tackle obstacles, and to manage and prioritize diverse responsibilities
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. In addition to our clinical development programs focused on cystic fibrosis, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs aimed at other serious and life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. For five years in a row, Science magazine has named Vertex one of its Top Employers in the life sciences. For additional information and the latest updates from the company, please visit www.vrtx.com. 

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Apply online at: http://careers.vrtx.com/jobs/descriptions/co-op-information-sciences-boston-massachusetts-job-1-5380946