Co-op, LNP Discovery

- Intern

Boston, MA

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, LNP Discovery. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact as a scientifically motivated self-starter capable of independently conceiving, conducting, and critically analyzing his/her own work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Executing formulation related experiments including preparing, optimizing, and characterizing the LNP formulations.
• Carrying out some bioassays for evaluating the LNP formulations.
• Facilitating general lab techniques such as sample preparation, cell culture, and nucleic acid work.
• Working across diverse areas to support the group's research activities in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• On track to graduate with a B.S. or M.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related discipline.
• Coursework related to dosage forms, drug/gene delivery system, and nanotechnology are desirable.
• Experience with production and analytical characterization of LNP formulation is a big plus.
• Ability to write, edit, and follow standard operating procedures, make careful observations, maintain clear and complete records of lab work.