Analytical Development Co-Op at Flagship Pioneering in Cambridge, MA

Pioneering Medicines (PM) is dedicated to conceiving and developing a broad portfolio of life-changing treatments by leveraging and expanding the use of Flagship’s multiple bioplatforms and Flagship’s proprietary innovation process. By harnessing the power of Flagship’s first-in-category platforms, Pioneering Medicines creates and advances novel medicines, partnering with Flagship companies to accelerate the extension of their portfolios into new areas and show that the platform can be applied more broadly, thereby delivering benefits to more patients, sooner. With a highly experienced drug development team and access to the wide ecosystem of Flagship companies, Pioneering Medicines is well positioned to conceive new medicine ideas both internally and in collaboration with strategic partners and advance these assets through to significant value inflection. Pioneering Medicines currently has multiple programs ongoing with plans to have more than 20 programs in 2025-2026. Pioneering Medicines works with external strategic partners including Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and continues to engage in discussions on potential partnerships.

We are looking for a highly motivated Co-Op to join our Analytical Development team within Technical Development Organization. This is a hands-on laboratory role designed for a student who is excited about benchwork and interested in gaining real-world experience in biotech analytical development. In this role, you will work closely with experienced scientists to analyze and characterize various modalities (such as peptides, small molecules, biologics and/or nucleic acids). You will gain meaningful experience using industry-standard analytical tools and techniques while contributing directly to active development programs. 

What You’ll Do

• Learn how to use laboratory separation techniques such as HPLC/UPLC (including reverse phase, size exclusion, and ion exchange), fragment analyzer, and capillary electrophoresis to test product quality.
• Use chemical, biochemical and biophysical assays to analyze different types of molecules.
• Assist with developing and improving lab methods and analytical workflows.
• Run tests to measure concentration, purity, stability, and other important product characteristics.
• Prepare samples, buffers, and mobile phases needed for experiments.
• Keep detailed and organized records of experiments and results.
• Share findings with the team and participate in scientific discussions.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently studying chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in analytical development and biotech drug development
• Highly organized and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excited to work at the bench and learn new techniques
• Team-oriented and collaborative with demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to work in a matrixed and fast-paced team environment

This co-op offers significant hands-on experience with Analytical development area of drug development programs. 

The salary range for this role is $25 - $35. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Pioneering Medicines currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Pioneering Medicines's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.