Lila Sciences
Co-Op, Cell Based Sequencing
Cambridge, MA USA +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA USA
Alewife, Cambridge, MA - Education
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, or a related field.
About the job
Supports cell-based sequencing assay development by performing mammalian cell experiments, preparing RNA samples for sequencing, and documenting and presenting results.
What you'll do
- Maintain and transfect mammalian cell lines; extract RNA and assess sample quality.
- Run PCR, prepare sequencing samples, and perform bead-based purifications and cleanup.
- Document protocols and results for computational analysis and present findings to the team.
What they ask for
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
- Experience with RNA extraction and PCR.
- Available full time on site in Cambridge, MA from January 11 to May 14.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with next-generation sequencing library prep.
- Exposure to Python or R for sequencing data analysis; experience with magnetic bead purification workflows; interest in applying AI tools in a laboratory setting.
Tools
PCR, Python, R
AI focus
The role involves interest in applying AI tools in a laboratory setting as a bonus; the main work is cell-based sequencing assay development.
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