Research Associate Co-op (Jan '27 Start)

Nanopath • Cambridge, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Nanopath is developing a first-in-class in vitro diagnostics platform intended to replace lengthy molecular testing workflows with rapid, high-quality diagnostics closer to the patient. The company’s mission is to improve patient outcomes, starting with women, through a purpose-built platform that delivers actionable results within a single office visit. Headquartered at The Engine in Kendall Square, Nanopath is committed to health equity and designing solutions for underserved populations and low-resource settings. Corporate environmental and social sustainability inform company decision-making.

The Research Associate Co-op will support and manage a variety of assay development tasks. Responsibilities may be tailored to the candidate and may span molecular biology, cell culture, biomanufacturing, and bioinformatics. The co-op will take part in important team discussions, meetings, and presentations, work directly with scientists and engineers to advance the product, and learn about biophysics and interdisciplinary medical technology development. This is a full-time, onsite role in Cambridge, Massachusetts, beginning in early January 2027 and lasting at least five months; candidates must be able to commit to at least 15 weeks of full-time onsite work.

Requirements

• Commit to at least 15 weeks of full-time, onsite work in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• Currently enrolled in a relevant academic program; undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.
• Be a sophomore or above and have demonstrated experience through past internships or research projects.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Be highly organized and demonstrate curiosity, scientific rigor, and creative problem-solving.
• Be a proactive self-starter eager to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Have a passion for technology translation and a willingness to shape Nanopath’s future.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage a variety of assay development tasks, potentially including molecular biology, cell culture, biomanufacturing, and bioinformatics.
• Participate in team discussions, meetings, and presentations and contribute to important projects.
• Work directly with scientists and engineers to advance the product.
• Learn about biophysics and interdisciplinary medical technology development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed