CMC mRNA Development Co-Op: Build Next-Gen Gene Therapies

Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Build alongside founders

Future opportunities within Flagship

Hands-on lab experience

Mentorship and development track

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program is seeking an enthusiastic student to join Serif Biomedicines, Inc. as part of the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls team. You will perform hands-on laboratory benchwork with scientific rigor in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

The paid, full-time 2027 co-op runs January to June, with five in-office days per week. You will gain exposure to purification, IVT, and analytical techniques while collaborating cross-functionally and developing a meaningful

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, biology, biotechnology, or biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and purify mRNA products for preclinical studies.
• Optimize and scale RNA synthesis and purification workflows.
• Maintain lab instrumentation and electronic lab notebook.
• Present findings at team and cross-functional meetings.

Skills

IVT knowledge

Enzymatic reactions

HPLC / FPLC

TFF systems

RNase-free handling

Lab instrumentation

Data interpretation

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Chemical Engineering / Biology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

FPLC

TFF

Gel electrophoresis

Capillary electrophoresis

Electronic lab notebook

Job description

Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program is seeking an enthusiastic student to join Serif Biomedicines, Inc. as part of the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls team. You will perform hands-on laboratory benchwork with scientific rigor in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

The paid, full-time 2027 co-op runs January to June, with five in-office days per week. You will gain exposure to purification, IVT, and analytical techniques while collaborating cross-functionally and developing a meaningful