About the role#
The Alloy Discovery Services team is looking for a Protein Science Co-op to join our group in Waltham. This is a full-time position where you will support our mission to accelerate the discovery of antibody-based therapeutics. You will help our scientific team produce in-house and partner recombinant proteins using current expression and purification technologies.
What you'll do#
- Learn the Protein Sciences and Antibody Discovery workflow.
- Gain hands-on lab experience with mammalian cell culture, recombinant protein design, engineering, expression, purification, and characterization.
- Operate and maintain lab instruments including HPLC, FPLC, and automation platforms like TECAN and Opentrons.
- Assist with daily protein production and characterization tasks.
- Maintain accurate written records of your work.
- Contribute to a supportive team environment.
What you'll need#
- Interest in protein engineering and production for drug discovery.
- Willingness to learn and grow within a team.
- Previous lab experience, such as a prior internship or co-op, is preferred.
- An independent sense of urgency, persistence, and integrity.
- Pursuing a degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Location & details#
- Location: Waltham, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time (32+ hours per week).
- Compensation: $23 to $32 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes a monthly commuter benefit, access to our monthly seminar series, and the opportunity to present your research at the end of your term.
About Alloy Therapeutics, Inc.
Alloy Therapeutics is a biotechnology research organization founded in 2017. Based in Boston, the company provides integrated platforms and data to help partners develop medicines. It maintains a global presence with offices in the United States and Europe. The firm employs 156 people and supports more than 200 partners in the pharmaceutical industry.
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