Co-op, Protein Biochemistry

Role Summary

A six-month student co-op in the Protein Biochemistry group. You will perform experiments to support a cross-functional drug discovery program aimed at improving outcomes for patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Your work will contribute to advancing research milestones by purifying, bioconjugating, and characterizing antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates used in in vitro and in vivo studies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Protein Biochemistry group in the purification, bioconjugation, and characterization of antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates to advance research programs.
• Purify antibodies using standard purification techniques to deliver high-quality reagents for use in in vitro assays or in vivo studies.
• Develop and optimize antibody-oligonucleotide conjugation and purification methods.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.

Skills

• Protein purification using computer-interfaced chromatography systems (e.g., AKTA or similar)
• Basic protein characterization techniques, such as SEC and SDS-PAGE
• Protein or antibody conjugation and purification
• Chemical modification of proteins or antibodies

Education

• PhD or Masters students.
• Majoring in: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biological/Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.