Serif Biomedicines: Protein Engineering Co-Op
About The Position
This position is open exclusively to current Northeastern University Co-Op students. Work Period: January 2027 to June 2027. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position with 5 days in office. Serif Biomedicines, Inc. is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy that can address currently untreatable diseases. Serif Biomedicines was founded by Flagship Pioneering's venture creation engine that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the company’s Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture. Flagship has been recognized twice 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 and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com. Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program Welcome to Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program for the cohort dreaming big and taking courageous leaps. You'll join fellow peers across our ecosystem of companies and learning firsthand how we build first-in-category companies. You’ll have access to enrichment sessions, a dedicated professional development track, and a mentor that help guide you toward your next step. By the end, you will carry on a meaningful project outcome, a genuine network, and a front-row view of how Flagship pioneer new ventures that change the world.
Requirements
- Pursuing a MS in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with core wet-lab techniques: PCR, molecular cloning, flow cytometry
- Basic proficiency in a programming language used for data analysis (e.g., Python, R), and comfort working in command-line environments.
- Experience with DNA sequence analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with ML architectures for protein engineering and common models (e.g., AlphaFold, RFDiffusion) a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear written/verbal communication.
Responsibilities
- Apply state-of-the-art ML models of protein sequence and structure to engineer novel proteins with desired functions.
- Construct DNA libraries and transform them into yeast for functional analysis with FACS and flow cytometry.
- Coordinate biophysical characterization of protein binders with third-party vendors.
- Analyze and clearly communicate experimental results; iterate protocols in collaboration with experienced scientists.
Benefits
- 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
