Flagship Labs 111: Small Molecule Drug Discovery Co-Op
About The Position
Flagship Labs 111 Inc. (FL111) is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company pioneering a novel platform harnessing innovations in chemistry, computation, and data science to create new therapeutic modalities beyond traditional small molecules. FL111 is backed by Flagship Pioneering, bringing the courage, vision, and resources to guide FL111 from platform validation to patient impact. We are seeking collaborative, creative and relentless problem solvers that share our passion for impact to join us! We're looking for an enthusiastic co-op student eager to learn the laboratory skills used in small molecule drug discovery. You will set up, run, and analyze biochemical and cell-based assays for the screening and characterization of small molecules in cancer biology.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
- No prior co-op or industry lab experience required — this role is designed to build foundational skills.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn hands-on laboratory technique.
- Basic familiarity with lab safety practices and general chemistry/biology coursework.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow written protocols precisely.
- Good organizational habits and clear written/verbal communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team lab environment.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or lab exposure to cell culture, biochemistry, or molecular biology techniques.
- Familiarity with Excel; exposure to GraphPad Prism a plus.
- Interest in oncology or small molecule drug discovery.
Responsibilities
- Culture and maintain cancer cell lines for assay use.
- Prepare compound plates via reconstitution and serial dilution.
- Run luminescence and fluorescence assays on plate readers.
- Perform Western blot analysis for protein detection.
- Analyze and present data using Excel, GraphPad Prism, and PowerPoint.
- Maintain accurate, complete records in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
- Communicate results within the FL111 team and collaborate with other Flagship companies as needed.
Benefits
- Retirement benefits may be available after completing a set number of hours.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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