Pioneering Medicines: Research Co-Op, Mechanism of Action - Metabolic Disease

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.

Flagship Pioneering Co-Op Program

Welcome to 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 learning 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 pioneer new ventures that change the world.

Position Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative Research Associate Co-op who will function under the guidance and mentorship of scientists in Pioneering Medicines' Mechanism of Action - Metabolic Disease team. The Metabolic Disease team is responsible for performing proof of concept studies and supporting the drug discovery project teams.

The purpose of this team is to perform deep characterization of novel and emerging drug candidates, being able to design and carry out critical decision enabling studies through direct laboratory work, collaborating in a cross-functional capacity and overseeing related work at CROs.

What Yo Will Do

The Co-op will work alongside Pioneering Medicines' scientists to gain experience and expertise in drug discovery. There will be opportunities to hone technical skillsets in the lab, and to learn and participate in the drug discovery process within project team meetings. The Co-op will be responsible for designing, performing and analyzing experiments, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date electronic lab notebook, as well as communicating and presenting data to department and drug discovery project teams.

Qualifications

• Current Undergraduate or Masters students at Northeastern University pursuing a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemical Engineering, or any related field
• Hands-on experience laboratory skills and experience in molecular biology, cellular biology and cell culture desired
• Background in and/or knowledge of adipose or muscle biology preferred
• Strong work ethic, creative problem solving, and a passion for benchwork are a must
• Strong organizational and honest record-keeping skills
• Effective and proactive communication
• A collaborative, team player and good lab citizen

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 ventures that are 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.

Compensation

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 Pioneering Medicines's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.