Role OverviewThis position is open exclusively to current Northeastern University Co-Op students. The successful candidate will work closely with scientists to develop and execute disease-relevant in vitro assays, evaluate therapeutic hypotheses, and generate mechanistic data supporting target validation and drug discovery programs.
What You Will Do
Design and execute disease-relevant cell-based experiments to evaluate novel therapeutic targets and biological hypotheses. Perform mammalian cell culture, support functional target validation, and analyze and interpret experimental results.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The candidate will have the opportunity to experience how human biological datasets are translated into therapeutic hypotheses and novel drug targets, participate in target validation programs, and work closely with experienced scientists in a collaborative, multidisciplinary biotechnology environment.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master program in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacology, or a related discipline.
- Strong foundation in molecular and cellular biology with hands-on laboratory research or a prior co-op experience.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture; experience working with primary human cells is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: qPCR, RNA/DNA isolation, ELISA or other immunoassays, Western blotting, Cell-based functional assays, Microscopy or quantitative imaging.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot experiments and critically evaluate experimental results.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to rigorous, reproducible experimental work.
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary biotechnology environment
- Chance to develop scientific communication skills through regular presentation and discussion of experimental results
- Potential for future opportunities across Flagship and its portfolio companies
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