Cardiac Biology, Co-Op

Dyne Therapeutics • Waltham, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Co-op for Genetics Medicine Research will provide critical lab-facing support towards the development of exciting novel therapies for the treatment of cardiac disorders. This role will support key in vitro and in vivo studies aimed at evaluating mechanisms of action and efficacy of our therapeutic molecules. Co-op in this role will onboard a number of critical molecular assays that drive go/no-go decisions for drug development and communicate these findings to the department and wider company. As part of the Dyne research team, this role requires a highly motivated, collaborative team player and ambitious self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced team setting. This role is based in Waltham, MA without the possibility of being remote. This is a 6-month position beginning in July. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university Co-Op Program.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate student currently pursuing a degree in biology or neuroscience discipline.
• Experience with executing tissue culture and core molecular biology assays: qPCR, hELISA, FISH, etc. is desired.
• Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional attention to details and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and diligent with record keeping.
• Knowledge of software applications such as Prism, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university Co-Op Program.

Responsibilities

• Execute assays following established protocols to evaluate therapeutic candidates in relevant biological systems.
• Support development of new assays to answer key scientific questions to drive program forward.
• Document research efforts and maintain proper records.
• Process animal tissues for downstream assays.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.
• Perform data analysis and communicate findings to team members.
• Follow general laboratory safety procedures, as related to biologically derived materials.
• Present research findings at departmental and company-wide meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed