Pharmacology Co-Op: Cell Biology & Assay Research

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Build alongside founders

Future opportunities

Collaborative team

Ownership of work

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Abiologics, Inc. is seeking a motivated co-op to join the Pharmacology team for a 6-month term in Watertown, MA.

You will perform cell-based and biochemical assays under mentorship and advance Abiologics’ platform while contributing to pipeline progress. You will gain hands-on experience with qPCR, Western blot, flow cytometry and reporter assays, learn good documentation, and collaborate across Flagship Pioneering’s ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a closely related discipline; master’s students preferred
• Coursework and/or hands-on laboratory experience with mammalian cell culture techniques
• Familiarity with, or coursework exposure to, cell-based and biochemical assay techniques such as qPCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining, TR-FRET, or reporter gene assays
• Strong attention to detail and good record-keeping habits, with the ability to maintain a clear and accurate laboratory notebook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey scientific data and findings clearly
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new techniques and adapting to evolving project needs
• Prior research, internship, or co-op experience in an academic, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform cell-based and biochemical assays under the guidance of a Pharmacology team member to support pipeline programs
• Execute an independent project, developed with a mentor, intended to advance Abiologics’ platform technology
• Assist with mammalian cell culture, including maintenance of cell lines, transient and stable transfection, and generation of reporter cell lines
• Support execution of cell-based and bioanalytical assays such as qPCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, and reporter gene assays
• Help analyze and interpret experimental data, and present findings to the Pharmacology team and broader project teams
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory notebooks in accordance with good documentation practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with members of the design-make-test team, including Computational Design and Chemistry & Screening
• Present a summary of project progress and outcomes at the conclusion of the co-op term

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

qPCR

Western blot

Flow cytometry

Immunofluorescence

Reporter gene assays

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

BS/MS in cell biology or related discipline

Tools

TR-FRET

Job description

Abiologics, Inc. is seeking a motivated co-op to join the Pharmacology team for a 6-month term in Watertown, MA.

You will perform cell-based and biochemical assays under mentorship and advance Abiologics’ platform while contributing to pipeline progress. You will gain hands-on experience with qPCR, Western blot, flow cytometry and reporter assays, learn good documentation, and collaborate across Flagship Pioneering’s ecosystem.