Co-op, Molecular Immunology
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Co-op, Molecular Immunology
Position Summary
Molecular Immunology team is looking for a highly motivated individual performing molecular and cellular biology-based assays to help support our cell therapy platform. In this role, the Co-Op will have the opportunity to support the optimization of in-house mRNA synthesis processes as well as the investigation of new mRNA delivery modalities
Responsibilities/Job duties
- Plasmid cloning, PCR and DNA isolations from bacterial cell cultures
- in-vitro mRNA production maintaining sterile conditions
- Quality control assays including sanger sequencing, gel electrophoresis & endotoxin
- Maintenance of mammalian cell culture
- Deliver of mRNA into cells and analyze samples using multi-color flow cytometry
- Tracking and compiling results in an electronic notebook
- Present results to other scientific teams
Requirements/Preferences
- Completed biology coursework, with a focus or interest in Molecular and Cell biology, Biochemistry, or Immunology
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Experience or knowledge of safe lab practices and the handling of biological material/aseptic technique
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work cross-functionally
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience with molecular biology techniques (Gene cloning, qPCR, etc.) is preferred, but not required
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