2027 Future Talent Program – Chemical Biology Spatial Biology & Proteomics – Co-op

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features co-ops that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research & Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our company's Research Lab's Chemical Biology group within Discovery Chemistry is seeking a co-op with a passion for scientific research, strong academic performance, communication skills, and the ability to work on cross-functional teams. We offer opportunities in our state-of-the-art science laboratories to solve fundamental synthetic or biological problems relevant to drug discovery and development, while functioning as a fully integrated member of the company project teams. Chemical Biology (Cambridge, MA) Our Company's Chemical Biology (comprising of chemistry, proteomics, and cell pharmacology) focuses on providing novel, high-quality targets and expanding confidence on molecular mechanism of action for our key assets. The candidate will gain practical experience with day-to-day challenges in pharmaceutical research and learn about spatial biology and proteomics and how such efforts play a role in drug discovery. The Co-op will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug discovery or development process in the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Responsibilities

Perform formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue processing and sectioning Execute high-resolution, multiplexed immunofluorescence (IF) or immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining on FFPE sections Operate advanced laser microdissection systems to physically isolate selected cells or sub-cellular regions from the tissue slides Leverage ultra-sensitive mass spectrometry-based proteomics for tissue profiling Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and optimize workflows Participate in lab meetings and present findings **Please note when applying for this positio