Flagship Labs 111: Small Molecule Drug Discovery Co-Op

What you'd do

• Culture and maintain cancer cell lines for assay use.
• Prepare compound plates via reconstitution and serial dilution.
• Run luminescence and fluorescence assays on plate readers.
• Perform Western blot analysis for protein detection.
• Analyze and present data using Excel, GraphPad Prism, and PowerPoint.
• Maintain accurate, complete records in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
• Communicate results within the FL111 team and collaborate with other Flagship companies as needed.
• Reliable, well-documented cell culture technique applied to routine maintenance and assay setup.
• Accurately prepared compound plates (reconstitution, serial dilution) ready for screening.
• Plate reader assay data (luminescence/fluorescence) generated and recorded correctly.

What they want

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• No prior co-op or industry lab experience required — this role is designed to build foundational skills.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn hands-on laboratory technique.
• Basic familiarity with lab safety practices and general chemistry/biology coursework.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow written protocols precisely.
• Good organizational habits and clear written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team lab environment.

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

Flagship Labs 111 Inc. (FL111) is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company pioneering a novel platform harnessing innovations in chemistry, computation, and data science to create new therapeutic modalities beyond traditional small molecules. FL111 is backed by Flagship Pioneering, bringing the courage, vision, and resources to guide FL111 from platform validation to patient impact.