Co-op, Biologic Therapeutics Discovery and Engineering

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a six-month student co-op in Antibody Discovery to support neurodegenerative disease programs in Cambridge, MA. You will perform experiments to characterize and optimize antibody candidates using cell culture, molecular biology, and biophysical assays to advance lead candidates.

The role targets candidates pursuing a PhD or Master's in related fields, with experience in flow cytometry and protein binding assays.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with cell culture and molecular biology.
• Familiarity with Python, HPC, and ML tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments to characterize and optimize antibody drug candidates.
• Support nominating lead biologics and validating clinical targets.
• Contribute to neurodegenerative disease program goals.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Flow cytometry

Biochemistry

Education

Pursuing PhD or Master's in Computational Biology / Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Immunology or related

Tools

Python

HPC

Machine learning

Job description

Role

Six-month student co-op in Antibody Discovery supporting neurodegenerative disease programs.

Responsibilities

perform experiments to characterize and optimize antibody drug candidates, including cell culture, molecular cloning, PCR, qRT-PCR, ELISA, MSD, flow cytometry, and biophysical assays; contribute to nominating lead biologics and validating clinical targets.

Requirements

pursuing a PhD or Master's in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related; experience with cell culture, molecular biology, protein binding assays, flow cytometry; familiarity with Python, HPC, and machine learning tools preferred.

HighValue

• antibody therapeutics
• neurodegenerative and neuromuscular indications
• in vitro biophysical and cell-based assays
• computational modeling
• AI/ML skills
• early-stage drug discovery

WorkSetup

internship, remote or hybrid, in the U.S., with eligibility to work and enrolled in an accredited program.