About the role#
Strand Therapeutics is seeking a motivated individual to join the LNP Discovery team. This co-op position offers the chance to work in a matrix-based environment and contribute to the company's research strategy. You will work as a self-starter, conceiving and conducting your own work with minimal supervision.
What you'll do#
- Prepare, optimize, and characterize LNP formulations.
- Run bioassays to evaluate the performance of these formulations.
- Perform general lab techniques, including cell culture, sample preparation, and nucleic acid work.
- Support the broader research group across various project areas.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S. or M.S. program in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Ability to write, edit, and follow standard operating procedures.
- Strong attention to detail when making observations and maintaining records of lab work.
- Coursework in drug or gene delivery systems, dosage forms, or nanotechnology is preferred.
- Experience with the production and analytical characterization of LNP formulations is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: This is an on-site role.
- Employment Type: Full-time co-op.
- Compensation: Paid position at $25 to $28 per hour.
- Sponsorship: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About Strand Therapeutics
Strand Therapeutics is a biotechnology research company based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2017 by biological engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company develops mRNA therapeutics. It uses mRNA-encoded logic circuits to control the location, timing, and intensity of protein expression. The company employs between 51 and 200 people.
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