Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program
Co-op, Translational Medicine
Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Metaphore Biotechnologies, Inc. is a privately held biotechnology company building the next generation of biological therapeutics. Inspired by nature, our mission is to transform patient lives by unlocking the power of biological therapeutics with a new mimic-discovery platform.
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology 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 humanity's 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 FORTUNE's "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 Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.
Position Overview:
Metaphore is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Co-op to join our Translational Medicine research team. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional laboratory setting and contribute to impactful projects focused on translational immune assays for the purpose of characterizing our therapeutics. The ideal candidate will have completed a previous wet lab co-op rotation and possess strong fundamental laboratory skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Cell culture and the practice of aseptic techniques.Assist with cell-based immune assays along with binding by flow cytometry and ELISA to characterize therapeutic antibodies.Perform basic troubleshooting on lab protocols with the guidance of senior researchers.Analyze experimental data, draw conclusions, and report findings to the research team for further development and optimization of protocols.Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and contribute to group meetings.Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to laboratory safety standards and protocols.Requirements:
Completion of a previous wet lab co-op rotationExperience with aseptic technique and cell culture.Experience with basic immune assays (ex: ELISA).Handling of primary immune cells or cell lines.Ability to analyze experimental data, draw meaningful conclusions, and effectively communicate results to a broad audience.Ability to follow detailed instructions and perform basic troubleshooting and optimization of lab protocols with supervision.Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and thorough records.
Values and Behaviors:
Flagship is an experiment in institutional, entrepreneurial, and innovation practiced in the context of a small company with an insurgent mindset. We are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong communication skills, and comfort in working in and contributing to a dynamic and cross-functional team environment. The level of the role will be commensurate with the education and years of experience of the identified candidates.
Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are
committed to equal employment opportunity
regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies : Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, "FSP") do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering's internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology 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 humanity's 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 FORTUNE's "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 Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.
Position Overview:
Metaphore is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Co-op to join our Translational Medicine research team. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional laboratory setting and contribute to impactful projects focused on translational immune assays for the purpose of characterizing our therapeutics. The ideal candidate will have completed a previous wet lab co-op rotation and possess strong fundamental laboratory skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Cell culture and the practice of aseptic techniques.Assist with cell-based immune assays along with binding by flow cytometry and ELISA to characterize therapeutic antibodies.Perform basic troubleshooting on lab protocols with the guidance of senior researchers.Analyze experimental data, draw conclusions, and report findings to the research team for further development and optimization of protocols.Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and contribute to group meetings.Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to laboratory safety standards and protocols.Requirements:
Completion of a previous wet lab co-op rotationExperience with aseptic technique and cell culture.Experience with basic immune assays (ex: ELISA).Handling of primary immune cells or cell lines.Ability to analyze experimental data, draw meaningful conclusions, and effectively communicate results to a broad audience.Ability to follow detailed instructions and perform basic troubleshooting and optimization of lab protocols with supervision.Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and thorough records.
Values and Behaviors:
Flagship is an experiment in institutional, entrepreneurial, and innovation practiced in the context of a small company with an insurgent mindset. We are seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong communication skills, and comfort in working in and contributing to a dynamic and cross-functional team environment. The level of the role will be commensurate with the education and years of experience of the identified candidates.
Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are
committed to equal employment opportunity
regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies : Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, "FSP") do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering's internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.