Pioneering Medicines: Research Co-Op, Mechanism of Action – Metabolic Disease
Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Summary
This position is open exclusively to current Northeastern University Co-Op students. Work Period: January 2027 to June 2027. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position with 5 days in office.
Job description
Position Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative Research Associate Co-op who will function under the guidance and mentorship of scientists in Pioneering Medicines' Mechanism of Action – Metabolic Disease team. The Metabolic Disease team is responsible for performing proof of concept studies and supporting the drug discovery project teams. The purpose of this team is to perform deep characterization of novel and emerging drug candidates, being able to design and carry out critical decision enabling studies through direct laboratory work, collaborating in a cross-functional capacity and overseeing related work at CROs.
What You Will Do
The Co-op will work alongside Pioneering Medicines' scientists to gain experience and expertise in drug discovery. There will be opportunities to hone technical skillsets in the lab, and to learn and participate in the drug discovery process within project team meetings.
- Design, perform and analyze experiments
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date electronic lab notebook
- Communicate and present data to department and drug discovery project teams
Qualifications
- Current Undergraduate or Masters students at Northeastern University pursuing a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemical Engineering, or any related field
- Hands-on experience laboratory skills and experience in molecular biology, cellular biology and cell culture desired
- Background in and/or knowledge of adipose or muscle biology preferred
- Strong work ethic, creative problem solving, and a passion for benchwork are a must
- Strong organizational and honest record-keeping skills
- Effective and proactive communication
- A collaborative, team player and good lab citizen
Requirements
- Current Undergraduate or Masters student at Northeastern University
- Pursuing a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related field
- Hands-on laboratory skills and experience in molecular biology, cellular biology and cell culture desired
- Background in and/or knowledge of adipose or muscle biology preferred
- Strong work ethic, creative problem solving, and passion for benchwork
- Strong organizational and honest record-keeping skills
- Effective and proactive communication
- Collaborative team player and good lab citizen
Benefits
- Retirement benefits after set hours
Company overview
Flagship Pioneering is a pioneering biotechnology venture capital firm that specializes in conceiving, creating, and developing first-in-category life sciences companies. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the firm applies a unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster scientific ventures with transformative potential for human health and sustainability. Flagship has originated over 100 scientific ventures since its inception, creating more than $30 billion in aggregate value across its portfolio. The firm's ecosystem includes notable companies such as Moderna Therapeutics, Denali Therapeutics, Evelo Biosciences, and Seres Therapeutics, among others. Flagship operates through a systematic entrepreneurship model that combines scientific creativity, technological ingenuity, and executive leadership to build platform companies capable of generating multiple breakthrough products. With over $3 billion in aggregate capital commitments, the firm invests primarily in therapeutics, health technologies, and sustainability sectors, working in partnership with academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and investment communities to advance groundbreaking science and innovation globally.