Hybrid Co-Op: Bioanalytical Assay Dev for mRNA/siRNA

Moderna; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

qPCR familiarity

U.S. work authorization

Education

Enrolled in Molecular Biology/Genomics/Bioengineering or related program

Tools

Maxwell

TapeStation

RT-qPCR

Job description

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.