Job Description
The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
The Quantitative Biosciences team at our Boston division is seeking a motivated and curious co-op student to support our Immunology pipeline focused on autoimmune diseases. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the mechanistic understanding and pharmacological assessment of key immunological disease models through ex vivo analysis of study samples.
The ideal candidate will gain hands-on experience with a variety of laboratory techniques and work collaboratively across multiple functional areas within our Research Laboratories to support drug discovery initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Execute ex vivo analyses of study samples to support immunology research.
- Perform primary cell culture, immune assays, ELISAs, and immunophenotyping.
- Assist in evaluating mechanisms of action and pharmacological profiles of therapeutics in development.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gain exposure to different stages of the drug discovery process.
- Analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings in team meetings.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure data integrity
Responsibilities:
- Must be a currently enrolled student in a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. program in Biological Sciences, Pharmacology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
Required Experience And Skills:
- Must have availability to work full-time for six (6) months, starting June–July 2026.
- Must have foundational understanding of cell biology and immunology.
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Must have a passion for scientific discovery and eagerness to learn.
- Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Must have hands-on laboratory experience with immune assays, ELISAs, or flow cytometry/immunophenotyping.
Preferred Experience And Skills:
- Should have basic experience in biochemical and molecular biology techniques.
- Should have familiarity with quantitative data analysis in a research setting.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
Yes
Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025
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Requisition ID:R365966
