2027 Future Talent Program - Discovery Biologics - Co-op

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is offering a six-month cooperative research program within its Research and Development Division, focusing on drug discovery. You will participate in projects across discovery biologics areas including antibody discovery, protein engineering, characterization, and cell engineering, while contributing to laboratory research and data analysis.

The program seeks students currently enrolled in BS/BA, MS, or PhD programs in relevant fields, with a minimum of two years

Qualifications

• Enrolled in BS/BA, MS, or PhD in a relevant field.
• At least two years of undergraduate or one year of graduate studies completed by June 2027.
• Strong lab skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related areas.
• Understanding of safe lab practices.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Engage in discovery biologics projects including antibody discovery, protein engineering, characterization, and cell engineering.
• Contribute to laboratory research and data analysis.

Skills

molecular biology

protein engineering

protein biochemistry

computational modeling

machine learning

Education

BS/BA, MS, or PhD in a relevant field

2 years undergrad or 1 year grad completed by June 2027

Tools

None

Job description

Role

Participate in a 6-month Cooperative (Co-op) research program within the Research and Development Division, focusing on drug discovery.

Responsibilities

• engage in projects across discovery biologics areas including antibody discovery, protein engineering, characterization, and cell engineering
• contribute to laboratory research and data analysis

Requirements

• current enrollment in BS/BA, MS, or Ph.D. program in relevant fields
• at least two years of undergraduate or one year of graduate studies completed by June 2027
• strong lab skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related areas
• understanding of safe lab practices
• commitment to diversity and inclusion

Preferred skills

• prior experience in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, protein engineering, computational modeling, or machine learning
• GPA >3.0

HighValue

• research in biologics
• protein engineering
• antibody discovery
• molecular biology
• drug discovery research
• academic program continuation

WorkSetup

• locations in South San Francisco, CA
• Boston, MA
• Cambridge, MA
• full-time, up to 6 months, during June–November 2027.
• No travel or relocation required.