Serif Biomedicines: Immunology Co-Op

What you'd do

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic co-op students eager to dive into groundbreaking research.
• Ability to learn new techniques and to think creatively about problem solving
• Individuals with a background in cell biology, ideally T cell biology, with a desire to master novel techniques. Experience with immunology and nucleic acid modality is a plus.
• Contribute to primary immune cell isolation from leukopak and inventory management.
• Culture mammalian cells and perform gene delivery via transfection.
• Execute in vitro assays to evaluate immune cell function, including multi-color flow cytometry, cytotoxicity assays and other functional readouts under the guidance of manager and other scientists on the team.
• Conduct ex vivo analysis of immune cells through tissue processing and downstream assays and analyses

What they want

• Pursuing a MS in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Immunology, or a related field
• Previous Co-Op experience preferred
• Experience with cell culture and aseptic technique
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working with highly technical projects and personnel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competence with Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working with immune cells and a general understanding of immunology is highly preferred
• Experience with flow cytometry and/or ex vivo mouse model sample processing is preferred

What you get

• Be part of an inspiring mission to develop therapeutic solutions for autoimmune and cancer patients.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experimental scientists.
• Develop a diverse skill set and gain unparalleled experience in cutting-edge research.
• Build alongside founders. You’ll work inside the same hypothesis-driven process Flagship uses to conceive and launch first-in-category companies.
• This can be the start of a longer story. Strong co-ops are considered for future opportunities across Flagship and its portfolio companies, not just for this one role.
• Work alongside people who left the safe path. Your colleagues are scientists, engineers, and operators who chose to build something new rather than join something already established.
• Take on real ownership. You're contributing to ventures that are still being defined. Your work can shape real decisions, not just support them.
• Be paid like the contributor you are. Compensation reflects the real work you take on.

About Flagship Pioneering · Co-Ops & Internships

Serif Biomedicines was founded by Flagship Pioneering's venture creation engine 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.