[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Vertex Pharmaceuticals jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Oxford, United Kingdom # Industrial Placement Student - STEAM Educator (12 Months) Oxford, United Kingdom Full-time Listed on Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s official careers site. Posted October 26, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s careers site →](https://vrtx.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/vertex_careers/job/Oxford-United-Kingdom/Industrial-Placement-Student---STEAM-Educator--12-Months-_REQ-30367-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Vertex Pharmaceuticals](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/) / Industrial Placement Student - STEAM Educator (12 Months) ## Job description ### Job Description Industrial Placement Student - STEAM Educator (12 Months) Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, MA, Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices around the world in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. Vertex is looking for an enthusiastic, curious and dedicated student to join our Community Affairs team for a one-year Industrial Placement. The Oxford Learning Lab is devoted to enhancing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) education in our community. It hosts several STEAM programs where visiting students work alongside Vertex professionals to inspire scientific inquiry and develop the next generation of scientists. The Oxford Learning Lab student will gain experience developing, adapting, and delivering STEAM lessons, while working directly with local schools and Vertex scientists. They will support all aspects of the work of the Oxford Learning Lab and have the opportunity to partner with Learning Lab volunteers, and Vertex scientists. ### Key responsibilities - Assist with the development and delivery of STEAM activities - Set up the lab and prepare practical materials (e.g. prepare reagents) prior to student visits and breakdown and clean up after students leave - Support and complete administrative tasks associated with student visits and events (e.g. administer participant questionnaires, student and volunteer tracking) - Manage and maintain lab supplies and inventory - Support the training of STEM ambassador Qualifications (Required): Currently studying STEM degree Passionate about teaching and working with students - Strong interest in science education, science communication, public engagement, outreach, or social justice work - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to organise, multitask, prioritise work and problem solve Self-motivated; able to deliver results with limited direction Candidates must be studying a university qualification which incorporates an Industrial Placement as a formal, accredited part of their studies Role Duration September 2027 to August 2028 Our Ways of Working: Flex @ Vertex details Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. ### Hybrid work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. ### On-Site work 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. At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients. ### Flex Designation Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. ### Note The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. #LI-Hybrid 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 26, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: Oxford, United Kingdom - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s careers site →](https://vrtx.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/vertex_careers/job/Oxford-United-Kingdom/Industrial-Placement-Student---STEAM-Educator--12-Months-_REQ-30367-1) ## Hiring at Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Open jobs: 297 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026 [All Vertex Pharmaceuticals jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Vertex Pharmaceuticals ### [Executive Director, Oxford DMPK](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/accbbde8db88bad5da7f/) Oxford, United Kingdom ### [Structural Biology & Biophysics - Industrial Placement (12 Months)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/94028507cc509163ad3b/) Oxford, United Kingdom ### [Comparative Medicine Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/39185998b284e0b737d1/) ### [Principal Analyst, Digital Discoverability & AI Optimization](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/8a31ea7745dcfd9dc00e/) Boston, MA ### [Principal Analyst, G&A Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/1242ef9b6c7983168bbc/) Boston, MA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Regional Sales Manager: Modernization and Upgrade (Industrial Steam Turbines)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/8703dddedaf056e82542/) Siemens ### [Commercial Sales Manager Industrial Steam Turbines](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/e2001ecbee77b678e93c/) Siemens Energy ### [Commercial Student - 12 Month Placement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/8634d66f929ef9e99c8d/) Lockheed Martin · Gloucester, GBR ### [HSBC Bangladesh Student Work Placement Programme](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hsbc-holdings/jobs/cd368d8efa3ccbd5b20f/) HSBC Holdings · Dhaka, Bangladesh OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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