Ampersand Biomedicines is a Flagship Pioneering company on a mission to transform patients’ lives with programmed medicines that work precisely where needed, and nowhere else. We’re building a collaborative, mission-driven team that thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares a genuine desire to make a difference. We ACT our values by working with Agility to adapt and deliver impact, leading with Compassion to put people first, and practicing Transparency to build trust through openness, clarity, and integrity. At Ampersand, employees are encouraged to explore breakthrough science, take chances, support one another, and contribute ideas and perspectives openly.

The Role

Ampersand is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic co-op to join our in vivo team and contribute to our in vivo and ex vivo studies involving antibodies and related biological molecules. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of the next generation of biologics within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

The successful candidate will work with his/her supervisor to design, plan, and conduct molecular biology and in vivo and ex vivo experiments to investigate the pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and efficacy function of our proprietary therapeutics. The successful candidate will work both independently as well as part of the team to achieve group objectives. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set in molecular biology as well as in vivo and ex vivo assays. Through this experience, he or she will gain knowledge of antibody production platforms and optimization strategies as well as an introduction to the general drug development process in an industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the supervisor to plan, design, and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret experimental results.
• Assist in surgical procedures, including dissections and collection of organs.
• Provide support for ex vivo studies to characterize the efficacy of antibodies and other molecules following in vivo experiments.
• Conduct molecular biology assays such as RNA and protein preparation, real-time PCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, and western blot, etc.
• Maintain accurate and thorough written records of laboratory procedures, results, and conclusions in electronic notebook.
• Present data in departmental and company-wide meetings.

Required Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, pharmacology, or a related field.
• Experience with basic animal husbandry, handling, and dosing by multiple routes (IV, IP, PO, IM, etc.), or a desire to learn these techniques
• Experience in blood collection (including saphenous vein, cardiac puncture), anesthesia administration, surgical procedures, dissection techniques, and tissue collection.
• Highly motivated and a strong team player, thriving in a fast-paced, inclusive, team-oriented, and multidisciplinary environment typically found in small biotech companies.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to use basic Microsoft office software such as Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Experience with molecular biology techniques, such as RNA and protein preparation, real-time PCR, ELISA preferred.

Ampersand Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Ampersand Biomedicines does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Ampersand and/or Flagship Pioneering or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Ampersand or Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Ampersand and FSP, and Ampersand/FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

The salary range for this role is $25 - $40 hourly. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Ampersand currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Ampersand’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.