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Metaphore: Antibody Discovery and Molecular Biology Co-Op
Cambridge, MA USA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA USA
Metaphore Biotechnologies, Inc. - Experience
- No specific number of years stated.
About the job
Supports antibody discovery and molecular biology experiments for the Peripheral Artery Disease program, contributing data toward early discovery milestones and proof-of-concept.
What you'll do
- Perform molecular biology work for library preparation, cloning, hit screening, and antibody expression.
- Support phage display biopanning, ELISA screening, and binding or characterization assays.
- Contribute to high-throughput cloning, laboratory automation workflows, and other discovery programs as capacity allows.
What they ask for
- Open exclusively to current Northeastern University Co-Op students.
- Basic molecular biology and protein biochemistry skills; familiarity with standard wet-lab techniques.
- Ability to follow established protocols accurately and reproducibly.
- Strong organization and attention to detail; collaborative, adaptable, and willing to work across projects and teams.
Nice to have
- Prior academic or industry laboratory experience; hands-on phage display, ELISAs, or related assay formats.
- Cloning experience such as Gibson or Golden Gate Assembly, or basic protein/antibody biochemistry knowledge.
Pay
$25 - $35 per hour (hourly pay; base salary or total pay not specified)
Tools
phage display, ELISA, Gibson, Golden Gate Assembly
AI focus
Applicant data may be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools; the role itself does not involve AI work.
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