FL 116 Protein Chemistry Co-Op
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Cambridge, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Position Summary
What if you could synthesize custom biomolecules on a bench-top at the push of a button
FL116 is an early stagestealth biotechnology company developing breakthrough biochemistry to design and build custom biological molecules. Were looking for a curious motivated coop student to join our Chemical Biology team and contribute directly to our core polymer-synthesis platform.
In this role youlllearn about the chemistry of biomoleculesand proteinswhile developingyourskillsasa professional scientist. This position is ideal for biologists eager to deepen their understanding of the chemistry of lifeor chemists excited to see their work come alive in biological systems.
Responsibilities
- Characterize the behavior ofnovel proteins that synthesize polymers
- Get hands-on with our prototype device to synthesize new biological materials
- Design and execute statistically guided experiments to improve ourpolymersynthesis cycle
- Analyze and purify biological molecules with liquid chromatography systems
- Share results and insights with a closeknit startup team
- Draft and maintain protocols SOPs and Benchling documentation
Why This Role Matters
FL116s Chemical Biology team helps drive the companys foundational research and process development.A successful co-op will contribute to one orbothwork streams depending on their interests and background.As a coop youll contribute to experiments that directly enable the synthesis of larger and more complex biomoleculesopening new routes and capabilities for the platform.
Because were an early stage startup your work wont disappear into a black box. Youll see the real impact of your contributions and gain firsthand exposure to how scientific decisions shape company direction.
Team & Collaboration
Were a small collaborative group and coops work closely with scientists across functions. Youll have ownership mentorship and visibility all whileseeingyour work directly influence our progress.
Required Skillset:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Biochemistry Chemistry Bioengineering or a related field
- Strong curiosity and a desirelearn. You arent satisfied to know that biology works withoutunderstandingwhyitworks.
- Critical thinking and proactive problem solving skills
- Prior wetlab experience (pipetting gels)is preferred
- Strong organization and attention to detail
Your exact academic background(e.g. chemist biologist)matters less than your enthusiasm to learn and help develop new science.
About Flagship Pioneering
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 is committed toequal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status.
The pay range for this role is $25 - $35 per hour. This role is a short-term engagement that is not eligible for health and welfare benefits. Retirement benefits may be available after completing a set number of hours. Compensation and benefits information is based on FL116s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
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