About the role#
Pioneering Medicines is looking for a Co-Op to join our Technical Operations team. You will work under the guidance of our scientists to help develop and evaluate formulations for biologics across various therapeutic areas. This role is open exclusively to current Northeastern University students.
What you'll do#
- Prepare biologics formulation vehicles.
- Create and screen multiple biologics and potential nucleic acid payloads.
- Develop processes and techniques to improve the yield and purity of drug products.
- Evaluate biologics and RNA formulations using analytical approaches.
- Examine drug product characteristics and stability for pre-clinical use.
- Document data and present findings to cross-functional team members.
What you'll need#
- Hands-on lab experience in chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or a related field.
- A strong work ethic and a genuine passion for benchwork.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well within a team.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Effective and proactive communication habits.
- A sense of urgency and a willingness to learn new tasks.
- Experience with biologics or RNA formulations is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 to June 2027).
- Modality: Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site.
- Compensation: $25 - $35 per hour.
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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