Platform Discovery, Co-Op

Role Summary:

Dyne is seeking a motivated Co-op student to support the early drug discovery team. The Dyne Co-op program offers students the opportunity to learn about the biotech industry while performing hands-on projects. The student will join a team of chemists and biologists and interact with laboratory colleagues in a cross-functional setting. Working with a mentor, the student will learn to design, perform, and interpret various cell-based assays to enable the discovery of new therapeutics for genetic-based muscle diseases.

This role is based in Waltham, MA without the possibility of being remote. This is a 6-month position beginning in July.  

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university Co-Op Program.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Learn diverse lab techniques such as mammalian cell culture, including maintenance of iPSC-derived cells, qRCR, capillary electrophoresis, flow cytometry, and ELISA.
• Learn the principles of receptor-mediated drug delivery and apply them experimentally.
• With coaching from your mentor, you will learn to plan an independent project, evaluate relevant literature, optimize a protocol, conduct experiments, and communicate results to the team.
• Learn to maintain clear, accurate records of experiments.
• At the end of the program, you will present a summary of the project to the company.

Education and Skills Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate/ graduate program in a life science track.
• Interest in muscle cell biology and drug discovery.
• Understanding of biochemical and cell biology principles.
• Previous experience with mammalian cell culture and maintenance is a plus.
• Familiarity with software such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Strong communication skills.