Co-op, In Vivo Pharmacology – Cell Therapies

Strand Therapeutics • Boston, MA

17d • $25 - $28

About The Position

Strand is looking for people who have the enthusiasm and motivation to be a highly contributing member of a small but extremely productive team. This opportunity will offer the employee the ability to work in a matrix-based environment and be a part of the future strategy of the company.
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative candidate for the role of Co-op, In Vivo Pharmacology – Cell Therapies. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact as a scientifically motivated self-starter capable of independently conceiving, conducting, and critically analyzing their own work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• On track to graduate with a BS or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of research experience in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and/or academic environment is preferred.
• Proven hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and immune cell-based experimental techniques, including LNP-mediated transfection, electroporation and multicolor flow cytometric analysis.
• Experience handling and processing BSL-2 biological materials, including human and non-human primate blood or tissue samples, in compliance with institutional biosafety standards.
• Ability to write, edit, and follow standard operating procedures, make careful observations, and maintain clear and complete records of lab work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with leukopak processing, primary T-cell isolation, and related immune cell preparation workflows is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and execute immunology-focused cell culture studies and functional assays to support discovery and translational research programs.
• Perform and optimize LNP-mediated and electroporation-based transfection methods in immune cell systems to enable experimental and platform objectives.
• Conduct, analyze, and interpret multicolor flow cytometry assays using 10 to 14 color panels for immune profiling and functional characterization.
• Handle, process, and analyze BSL-2 biological materials, including human and non-human primate specimens, in compliance with institutional biosafety and operational standards.
• Maintain thorough documentation of experimental rationale, study execution, and results through electronic laboratory notebooks and scientific presentations.
• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams to advance research priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative scientific environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern