2025 University Recruiting - Research Scientist - Cell Pharmacology Co-op

Job Description

The Opportunity: Co-op Research Scientist - Cell Pharmacology

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and 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 Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Co-op Research Scientist with a strong background in Cell Biology and Immunology to join our Cellular Pharmacology group  within the Department of   Quantitative Biosciences  at our Research & Development Division in Boston for a 6-month Co-op program. The successful candidate will play an essential role in developing cellular assays for screening and characterizing translational models. We are looking for someone eager to learn and grow in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and characterize in vitro and ex vivo cellular assays and translational models to support autoimmune and cancer research projects. The cellular assays would be applied to test modalities from drug discovery program. The translational models, which will also be utilized for drug testing, are expected to capture the complex features of human biology compared to 2D cell system, thus is anticipated to improve preclinical translation to clinical efficacy.

• Work collaboratively with team members of the department.

• Independently analyze and interpret data.

• Maintain accurate electronic notebook records of experimental details and data analysis and interpretation.

• Communicate effectively in a highly productive and multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

• Experience with laboratory techniques and instrumentation, as well as a basic understanding of drug discovery and development.

• Effective communicator who can work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

Preferred Majors:

• Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or a related field of study.

Additional Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, from May 2025 to December 20, 2025.

Program Dates:

• May - December 2025, Full Time, 6 months

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$39,600.00-$105,500.00

FTP2025

MRL2025

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employme