Metaphore: Office Coordinator Co-Op

Flagship Pioneering • Somerville, MA

9d

About The Position

Metaphore Biotechnologies is seeking an Office Coordinator Co-Op to join their team. This role is an opportunity to join an organization that creates, resources, and builds life sciences companies that invent breakthrough technologies in order to transform health care and sustainability. Metaphore Biotechnologies is harnessing the power of mimicry to make previously intractable drug targets accessible and unlock breakthroughs that outperform today's drugs for maximum patient impact. The company's MIMiC™ platform is a computationally driven bioplatform designing new therapeutics where function, specificity, and selectivity are programmable. Metaphore Biotechnologies is a product of Flagship Pioneering's venture creation engine, which has also given rise to companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT), Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OMGA), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB), and Indigo Agriculture. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures. In 2021, Flagship Pioneering was ranked 12th globally on Fortune’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; able to manage competing priorities
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable with leadership, vendors, and staff at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly calendar and spreadsheet tools
• High ownership, follows through without being reminded
• Discrete with confidential information
• Warm, professional presence; enjoys being a go-to resource
• Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in accounting, financial analysis, or business operations is a plus
• Prior internship, co-op, or part-time experience in an office or administrative setting preferred
• Familiarity with expense tracking, invoicing, or budgeting tools a plus
• Ability to organize meetings and employee events from planning through execution

Responsibilities

• Keep the office running smoothly: supplies, pantry, mail, shared spaces, and equipment stocked, organized, and operational
• Coordinate with IT, Facilities, and building management to resolve maintenance and workplace issues
• Manage vendor relationships for office supplies, catering, and services; flag cost-saving opportunities
• Support Leadership Team scheduling, meeting logistics, conference room bookings, catering, and action item tracking
• Assist with travel arrangements and itineraries for Leadership Team members as needed
• Track invoices, expense reconciliations, and vendor payments
• Support Legal by filing contract requests and tracking status to ensure timely turnaround
• Support HR with onboarding/offboarding logistics, workspace setup, and candidate interview coordination
• Plan and execute employee events, celebrations, all-hands meetings, and engagement activities end-to-end
• Assist with internal communications, company announcements, and cross-functional event coordination
• Serve as a go-to resource for employees, visitors, and vendors
• Take on ad hoc projects across teams based on business need and bandwidth

Benefits

• Retirement benefits may be available after completing a set number of hours.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern