Pioneering Medicines: Analytical Development, Technical Operations Co-Op

What you'd do

• Learn and apply laboratory separation techniques, including HPLC/UPLC (reverse phase, size exclusion, ion exchange), fragment analyzer, and capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, cIEF) to assess product quality
• Perform biochemical, and biophysical assays (e.g., ELISA, SEC-MALS, DLS, spectrophotometric assays) to characterize different molecule types
• Assist in developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting lab methods and analytical workflows
• Run tests to measure concentration, purity, identity, stability, and other critical quality attributes
• Prepare samples, buffers, reagents, and mobile phases needed for experiments
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and organized experimental records in lab notebooks and/or electronic systems (e.g., ELN)
• Analyze and interpret data, and summarize results clearly for the team
• Present findings and participate in scientific discussions, including team meetings and program updates
• Follow all lab safety protocols and complete required safety training

What they want

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field such as pharmaceutical sciences or biotechnology.
• Strong interest in analytical development and biotech/pharmaceutical drug development.
• Prior coursework or lab experience in analytical chemistry or biochemistry is a plus (not required).
• Familiarity with basic lab techniques (pipetting, buffer prep, aseptic technique) preferred.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excited to work at the bench and learn new instrumentation and techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with chromatography data software (e.g., Empower, Chromeleon) is a plus but not required

What you get

• 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

Pioneering Medicines (PM) is dedicated to conceiving and developing a broad portfolio of life-changing treatments by leveraging and expanding the use of Flagship’s multiple bioplatforms and Flagship’s proprietary innovation process. By harnessing the power of Flagship’s first-in-category platforms, Pioneering Medicines creates and advances novel medicines, partnering with Flagship companies to accelerate the extension of their portfolios into new areas and show that the platform can be applied m…