Spring 2025 Co-op: Lab Operations

Company Overview:

Prime Medicine is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to creating and delivering the next generation of gene editing therapies to patients. The Company is leveraging its proprietary Prime Editing platform, a versatile, precise and efficient gene editing technology, to develop a new class of differentiated, one-time, potentially curative genetic therapies. Designed to make only the right edit at the right position within a gene while minimizing unwanted DNA modifications, Prime Editors have the potential to repair almost all types of genetic mutations and work in many different tissues, organs and cell types.  

Prime Medicine is currently progressing a diversified portfolio of eighteen programs initially focused on genetic diseases with a fast, direct path to treating patients or with a high unmet need because they cannot be treated using other gene-editing approaches. Over time, the Company intends to maximize Prime Editing’s therapeutic potential and advance potentially curative therapeutic options to patients for a broad spectrum of diseases. For more information, please visit www.primemedicine.com.

Co-op Assignment Overview

Prime Medicine is seeking a co-op for the Spring 2025 semester with interest in learning about lab operations. The candidate will be involved in the day-to-day operations of multi-site biology and chemistry laboratories. The work will include asset management, QA, and streamlining lab processes.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with teammates and original equipment manufacturer to confirm assets are qualified and within proper calibration ranges.
• Manage documentation and record keeping within the asset management system.
• Conduct 10% asset audits to confirm equipment location, status, and tagging.
• Participate as a member of the operations team to manage supply chain and ensure wet lab teams have access to all resources necessary for daily operations (labware consumables, reagents, safety and protective gear, etc.)
• Support quality control procedures by following established protocols and adhering to safety regulations.
• Partner with scientists to identify operational bottlenecks, develop solutions, and implement new processes.
• Take advantage of learning opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to all facets of lab operations – asset management, EHS, supply chain/resource management, and lab space management.

Qualifications: 

• Candidate for B.S./M.S.
• Basic knowledge of customer service
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Good understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Teams
• Experience working in a lab setting.
• Experience with GMP standards
• Basic knowledge/interest in molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry

What We Offer:

• A cutting-edge team open to mentorship and networking.
• Full reimbursement for monthly commuting costs including MBTA, Commuter Rail, or Bluebikes, etc.
• Participation in regular seminars with industry experts.
• Full participation in employee activities including learning and development offerings, social activities, etc.

NOTE: We are currently not considering co-op candidates outside of the local Boston/Cambridge area.

Prime Medicine is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.