Research Associate Co-Op, In Vivo Pharmacology (Discovery Team)
Keros Therapeutics
Full-time
On-site
Lexington, MA
Clinical Research and Development
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Role Summary
Research Associate Co-Op, In Vivo Pharmacology (Discovery Team) at Keros Therapeutics. 6-month co-op role in the Research group focused on in vivo and ex vivo research to support discovery and development of therapies affecting TGF-ฮฒ signaling.
Responsibilities
- Perform in vivo techniques and ex vivo research bench techniques and/or experiments.
- RNA isolation and expression analysis by qRT-PCR.
- Perform in vitro assays to confirm the expression and activity of candidate therapeutic proteins (Western Blot, ELISA).
- Maintain clear, accurate records of lab work and summarize results as needed in study reports.
- Practice attention to detail and provide updates at team meetings.
- Make contributions individually as well as in a team setting.
Qualifications
- Students majoring in animal science, biology, biochemistry, or related majors.
- Open to learning and perfecting rodent handling and dosing techniques
- Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team as well as independently with supervision
- Strong communication and organization skills, good working knowledge of MS office, data plotting, and presentation.
- Displays a high degree of maturity, honesty, trust, and integrity. A curious individual considers a scientific problem/question an opportunity for innovation and intellectual growth.
Skills
- In vivo and ex vivo research techniques
- RNA isolation and qRT-PCR
- Western Blot, ELISA
- Laboratory record-keeping and data summarization
Education
- Currently enrolled as a student obtaining either a bachelorโs or masterโs Degree in a science-related discipline