Apriori Bio, Inc.: Translational Immunology Co-Op

About the role

This position is open exclusively to current Northeastern University Co-Op students.

Work Period: January 2027 to June 2027. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position with 5 days in office.

Join Our Innovative Team at Apriori Bio!

Are you ready to be part of a pioneering biotech company on the frontline of developing solutions against rapidly evolving viruses like influenza and SARS-CoV-2? At Apriori Bio, we're creating a safer world through resilient vaccines and advanced antibody therapeutics using our cutting-edge Octavia™ platform.

As a member of our translational immunology team, you'll explore the forefront of scientific discovery-from developing novel assays to predict viral escape routes to evaluating the vaccine-elicited immune response and coverage of emerging variants

Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program

Welcome to the Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program for the cohort dreaming big and taking courageous leaps. You'll join fellow peers across our ecosystem of companies and learn firsthand how we build first-in-category companies. You'll have access to enrichment sessions, a dedicated professional development track, and a mentor that help guide you toward your next step. By the end, you will carry on a meaningful project outcome, a genuine network, and a front-row view of how Flagship pioneers new ventures that change the world.

We're Looking For

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic co-op students eager to dive into groundbreaking research.
• Individuals with a background in molecular biology and cell culture with a desire to master novel techniques.

What You'll Do

• Conduct immunological assays to assess immune responses elicited by vaccines, using techniques including ELISA, bioluminescent reporter assays, and virus neutralization assays.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of novel assays for antigen characterization and vaccine performance evaluation.
• Utilize molecular and cell biology methods, such as PCR, NGS, and flow cytometry, to build and screen lenti- and cell-based libraries in multiplexed neutralization assays

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction and PCR
• Experience with cell culture and aseptic technique
• Experience with virology and viral biosafety (BSL-2)
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Additional information

Embark on an exhilarating journey with Apriori Bio, where your contributions can transform the future of disease prevention. Are you ready to make a difference?

What We Offer

• Build alongside founders. You'll work inside the same hypothesis-driven process Flagship uses to conceive and launch first-in-category companies.
• This can be the start of a longer story. Strong co-ops are considered for future opportunities across Flagship and its portfolio companies, not just for this one role.
• Work alongside people who left the safe path. Your colleagues are scientists, engineers, and operators who chose to build something new rather than join something already established.
• Take on real ownership. You're contributing to a venture that is still being defined. Your work can shape real decisions, not just support them.
• Be paid like the contributor you are. Compensation reflects the real work you take on.

• The pay range for this role is $25-$35 per hour.
• This role is a short-term engagement that is not eligible for health and welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits may be available after completing a set number of hours.
• Compensation and benefits information is based on Apriori Bio's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.