ProFound Therapeutics: Oncology Co-Op
About The Position
ProFound Therapeutics is seeking an innovative and highly motivated Co-Op/Intern with experience in cell biology and/or oncology to play a vital role in the company’s Oncology team. This individual will contribute scientific and technical expertise to a multidisciplinary team, emphasizing conceptualization, experimentation, data analysis, presentation, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in cellular biology and be enthusiastic and capable of working in a multidisciplinary (e.g. genomics, bioinformatics, protein biochemistry) team in the biosciences. The candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in oncology and/or cell biology or related field, such as biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, or protein sciences.
- Hands-on laboratory experience in cellular and molecular biology techniques and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and thorough manner.
- Strong collaborative skills with evidence of working in a team.
- Current Northeastern University Co-Op student.
Nice To Haves
- Prior industry or academic research co-op experience in Cell Biology.
- Experience with cell based assay development.
- Basic knowledge on Flow cytometry and/or immunoblots.
- Confident execution, focused and team-oriented with an ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Experience with data analysis using Graphpad Prism and Microsoft Excel.
Responsibilities
- Design, plan and execute experiments that support research activities, project goals and platform development.
- Serve as a contributor to the Oncology team, whose mission is to discover new therapeutics and validate new therapeutic targets.
- Report experimental plans and results to the scientific team.
- Proactively review literature to contribute to new ideas, methods/technologies for discovery and therapeutic areas.
Benefits
- Compensation reflects the real work you take on.
- Strong co-ops are considered for future opportunities across Flagship and its portfolio companies.
- Retirement benefits may be available after completing a set number of hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
