Biology Co-Op

Who are we

Etiome () is a privately held early-stage biotechnology company advancing a proprietary Temporal Biodynamic platform to identify and discover novel drug targets and enabling biomarkers for chronic and progressive diseasesensuring the right patient receives the right treatment at the right time.

Etiome is a product of Flagship Pioneerings 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 2000 Flagship has applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures all of which are pioneering novel and proprietary biological industrial and engineering approaches to solve major needs in human health and 2023 Flagship Pioneering was ranked 5th in North America on Fast Companys Worlds Most Innovative Companies list an annual ranking of companies that are making the biggest strides across the world and in all sectors of the economy.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Co-Op student to join our research team and support the development and execution of disease-relevant in vitro assays. This role will provide hands-on experience in cell culture molecular biology and NGS techniques in a fast-paced biotech environment. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research programs and gain exposure to drug discovery and translational science workflows.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform routine mammalian cell culture including cell maintenance passaging and experimental setup

Execute disease-relevant in vitro assays to support target validation and compound screening

Conduct molecular biology techniques such as:

qPCR (RNA isolation cDNA synthesis gene expression analysis)

ELISA and MSD (Meso Scale Discovery) immunoassays

Support NGS-related workflows which may include:

Sample preparation and nucleic acid quality control

Library preparation and quantification

Basic data organization and handoff for downstream analysis

Collect analyze and document experimental data in electronic lab notebooks

Assist with assay optimization troubleshooting and validation

Prepare reagents buffers and assay materials as needed

Maintain laboratory organization and follow established SOPs and safety guidelines

Collaborate with scientists and contribute to team meetings and project updates

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Biology Biochemistry Biotechnology Molecular Biology Biomedical Engineering or a related field

Hands-on experience with cell culture and molecular biology techniques

Familiarity with one or more of the following preferred: qPCR ELISA MSDNGS library prep or sequencing technologies Western blotting RNA/DNA extraction

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols accurately

Good organizational and documentation skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Interest in biotechnology drug discovery and translational research

About Flagship

Flagship Pioneering is a bioplatform innovation company 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 companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanitys 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 FORTUNEs 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 Companys annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies arecommitted to equal employment opportunityregardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status.

At Flagship we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms skills are transferable and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.

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The salary range for this role is $25 - $35. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience. Etiome Inc. currently offers healthcare coverage annual incentive program retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Etiome Inc.s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

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