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Serif Biomedicines: Molecular Biology Co-Op
Cambridge, MA USA +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA USA
Serif Biomedicines - Education
- Pursuing an MS in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.
About the job
Conduct hands-on molecular and cell biology research, including DNA construct building and quality control, cloning workflow optimization, and analysis of cell phenotypes and protein expression.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and quality-check DNA constructs using cloning and PCR methods; analyze products with agarose gels and perform DNA purification.
- Perform molecular and cell biology procedures, including DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR/RT-qPCR, transfection/transduction, and clonal line generation.
- Analyze and communicate experimental results, troubleshoot workflows, and refine protocols with scientists.
What they ask for
- Current Northeastern University Co-Op student pursuing an MS in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with miniprep/midiprep, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme digests, ligation, and DNA purification.
- Strong foundation in molecular biology and cell culture.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication.
Nice to have
- Experience with synthetic biology, genome engineering, or assay development.
Pay
$25 - $35 per hour (base salary)
Tools
restriction cloning, Gibson/Golden Gate assembly, PCR, agarose DNA gels, qPCR/RT-qPCR, transfection/transduction
AI focus
Application data may be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools; the role itself does not describe AI work.
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