Co-Op, Bioanalytics

Moderna; Cambridge (MA); In loco; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Scorpion Therapeutics offers a bioanalytical co-op role focused on assay development in a lab setting, with emphasis on nucleic acid quantification for mRNA/siRNA modalities. The position requires hands-on wet lab work, familiarity with qPCR, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Hybrid work arrangement in Cambridge, MA, January–June 2027, with collaboration across scientific teams to advance biopharma assays and SOP documentation.

Competenze

• Enrolled in a relevant molecular biology/biotechnology program.
• Hands-on wet lab experience is required.
• Familiarity with qPCR and QC tools is preferred.
• U.S. work authorization is required.

Mansioni

• Perform nucleic acid extraction.
• Operate instruments like Maxwell and TapeStation.
• Troubleshoot workflows.
• Develop RT-qPCR methods.
• Draft SOPs.
• Analyze data.
• Communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Conoscenze

Wet lab experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

qPCR familiarity

U.S. work authorization

Formazione

Enrolled in Molecular Biology/Genomics/Bioengineering or related program

Strumenti

Maxwell

TapeStation

RT-qPCR

Descrizione del lavoro

Role

Biopharma-focused co-op supporting assay development in Moderna’s bioanalytical lab, specializing in nucleic acid quantification for mRNA/siRNA therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• perform nucleic acid extraction
• operate instruments like Maxwell and TapeStation
• troubleshoot workflows
• develop RT-qPCR methods
• draft SOPs
• analyze data
• communicate findings to cross-functional teams

Requirements

• enrolled in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioengineering, or related program
• hands-on wet lab experience
• familiarity with qPCR and QC tools
• strong organizational and communication skills
• U.S. work authorization

Preferred

• understanding of PCR principles
• nucleic acid extraction platforms
• data visualization skills
• GPA >3.2
• ability to work independently and collaboratively

High-Value

focus on bioanalytical assay development for mRNA/siRNA modalities, regulated environment, laboratory instrumentation, data analysis, SOP documentation, and cross-team coordination.

Work setup

hybrid in Cambridge, MA, with a January-June 2027 timeframe. No travel specified.