About the role#
Strand Therapeutics is seeking a Co-op to join the mRNA Process Development team. You will support the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes for mRNA therapeutics. This position offers hands-on experience with production, purification, and analytical characterization within a collaborative team environment.
What you'll do#
- Execute experiments to advance mRNA manufacturing and process optimization platforms.
- Produce IVT-synthesized mRNA.
- Support screening, optimization, and scale-up efforts for enzymatic reactions, chromatographic separations, and filtration processes, including ultrafiltration, diafiltration, and sterile filtration.
- Perform analytical assays and characterization studies to evaluate mRNA quality and process performance.
- Analyze experimental data and contribute to technical reports, presentations, and team discussions.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records in electronic laboratory notebooks.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Molecular Medicine, Genetics, or a related field.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and make careful observations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to present scientific context, experimental setup, data interpretation, and conclusions to a diverse audience.
- Experience in the biotechnology space is a plus.
- Familiarity with nucleic acid workflows, chromatography, filtration processes, or biological analytical techniques is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Type: Full-time co-op.
- Term: Rolling.
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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