Biology Co-Op

Who are we?

Etiome (www.etiome.bio) is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company advancing a proprietary Temporal Biodynamic platform to identify and discover novel drug targets and enabling biomarkers for chronic and progressive diseases—ensuring the right patient receives the right treatment at the right time.

Etiome is a product of Flagship Pioneering's venture creation engine, which has also given rise to companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT), Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OMGA), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB), and Indigo Agriculture. Since 2000, Flagship has applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, all of which are pioneering novel and proprietary biological, industrial, and engineering approaches to solve major needs in human health and sustainability. In 2023, Flagship Pioneering was ranked 5th in North America on Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” list, an annual ranking of companies that are making the biggest strides across the world and in all sectors of the economy.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Co-Op student to join our research team and support the development and execution of disease-relevant in vitro assays. This role will provide hands-on experience in cell culture, molecular biology, and NGS techniques in a fast-paced biotech environment. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research programs and gain exposure to drug discovery and translational science workflows.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  Perform routine mammalian cell culture, including cell maintenance, passaging, and experimental setup

  Execute disease-relevant in vitro assays to support target validation and compound screening

  Conduct molecular biology techniques such as:

qPCR (RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, gene expression analysis)

ELISA and MSD (Meso Scale Discovery) immunoassays

  Support NGS-related workflows, which may include:

Sample preparation and nucleic acid quality control

Library preparation and quantification

Basic data organization and handoff for downstream analysis

  Collect, analyze, and document experimental data in electronic lab notebooks

  Assist with assay optimization, troubleshooting, and validation

  Prepare reagents, buffers, and assay materials as needed

  Maintain laboratory organization and follow established SOPs and safety guidelines

  Collaborate with scientists and contribute to team meetings and project updates

 

 KEY REQUIREMENTS:  

  Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field

  Hands-on experience with cell culture and molecular biology techniques

  Familiarity with one or more of the following preferred: qPCR, ELISA, MSD, NGS library prep or sequencing technologies, Western blotting, RNA/DNA extraction

  Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols accurately

  Good organizational and documentation skills

  Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

  Interest in biotechnology, drug discovery, and translational research

 

About Flagship

Flagship Pioneering is a bioplatform innovation 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.

 

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. 

 

At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.

 

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.

 

The salary range for this role is $25 - $35. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Etiome, Inc. currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Etiome, Inc.'s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.