Position Summary:

Do you want to join an ecosystem that creates, resources, and builds life sciences companies that invent breakthrough technologies to transform human health and sustainability?

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments?

Do you love to discover and create first-in-kind results?

If so, we are seeking a Co-op student with a pioneering attitude who will be responsible for cell culture and performing a variety of molecular biology techniques. This individual will be among the first 5 employees to join a dynamic, rapidly growing, and highly collaborative team to change the future of protein therapeutics.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a collaborative team to:

Execute experiments that support research activities, project goals, and platform development
Perform mammalian cell culture procedures, including transfections, transduction, cell passaging, thawing and freezing of cell stocks
Perform analytical procedures such as SDS-PAGE, western blotting, ELISA, and FACS
Clone constructs for protein design, using modern cloning approaches
Maintain working space, reagent stocks, and cell lines
Participate on multi-disciplinary teams, clearly documenting and communicating results (i.e., laboratory notebooks, presentations, writing reports)

Qualifications:

Enrolled in a BS or MS degree path in biology, molecular, structural, or cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, immunology, genetics, pre-med, or related field
Professional experience in an industry or academic research laboratory setting is a plus
Hands on experience in mammalian cell culture, including primary cells, cell line maintenance, and/or molecular biology is a plus
Experience or interest in a variety of techniques: cell-based assays, SDS-PAGE, western blotting, ELISA, and FACS is a plus
Excellent troubleshooting and capability, attention to detail and ability to work independently
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent organization, record-keeping, and time management skills
Motivated, curious, and team oriented

What We’ll Offer You at FL90:

A dynamic early-stage work environment and highly interdisciplinary, talented, and collaborative team, working on a truly innovative scientific platform
State-of-the-art, brand-new facilities located in the heart of Kendall Square co-located with a dozen other Flagship companies
Professional growth opportunities through hands-on mentorship, training, immersion in cross-functional projects, and opportunities to learn and try new things
Leadership team with a track record of starting and building multiple companies, including CEO who was a Board member at Moderna, Aurora Biosciences (acquired by Vertex), Fate Therapeutics, Adnexus Tx, and others
Daily on-site snacks, cold brew coffee, and Bevi,

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