About the role#
Apriori Bio is looking for a Translational Immunology Co-Op to join our team in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This position is open to current Northeastern University students for a full-time, on-site engagement from January 2027 to June 2027. You will work 40 hours per week in the office as part of the Flagship Pioneering Co-Op program, which includes mentorship and professional development opportunities.
What you'll do#
- Conduct immunological assays to assess immune responses elicited by vaccines.
- Build and screen lenti- and cell-based libraries in multiplexed neutralization assays using molecular and cell biology methods like PCR, NGS, and flow cytometry.
- Develop and optimize novel assays for antigen characterization and vaccine performance evaluation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or MS program in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques, specifically DNA/RNA extraction and PCR.
- Practical experience with cell culture and aseptic technique.
- Background in virology and viral biosafety (BSL-2).
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, MA.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days on-site.
- Duration: January 2027 to June 2027.
- Compensation: $25 to $35 per hour.
- Benefits: This is a short-term engagement not eligible for health and welfare benefits. Retirement benefits may be available after completing a set number of hours.
About Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2000, the company focuses on inventing and building platform companies that develop products for human health and sustainability. It has originated more than 100 scientific ventures since its inception. The current ecosystem includes over 40 companies, such as Indigo Agriculture and Generate:Biomedicines.
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