Research Associate Co-Op, Preclinical Research – Fibrotic Diseases

Role Summary

The successful candidate will contribute to scientific studies focusing on fibrotic diseases, helping advance our innovative pipeline. This Co-Op Research Associate position will actively contribute to impactful preclinical research projects focused on the prevention of fibrotic diseases, including kidney fibrosis. This position offers immersive, hands-on experience with state-of-the-art in vitro, ex vivo techniques, and in vivo procedures in a collaborative, fast-paced laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with animal handling, such as weighing, dosing, as well as other in vivo tasks.
• Perform ex vivo laboratory research, including protein and RNA isolation, gene expression analysis by qRT-PCR and protein expression via Western blot and ELISA.
• Maintain clear, accurate experimental records and summarize results in study reports.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings, providing updates and presenting data.
• Troubleshoot experiments and propose solutions based on literature and team discussions.
• Uphold laboratory safety protocols and Keros Therapeutics’ standards for scientific rigor and documentation.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with molecular biology methods (e.g., RNA extraction, qRT-PCR, Western blot, ELISA) and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple experiments and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of summarizing and presenting scientific data.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with a high degree of honesty, integrity, and scientific curiosity.
• Team player, open to feedback, and willing to collaborate across various departments.

Skills

• Prior experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and presentation software (MS Office, GraphPad Prism, etc.) is preferred.

Education

• Current undergraduate or graduate student majoring in animal science, biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific field.