Lila Sciences Co-Op in Cell Based Sequencing at Lila Sciences supporting RNA biology assay development through mammalian cell culture and sequencing sample preparation. Perform bench work and data capture under scientist supervision.
Responsibilities
Lila Sciences is hiring a winter co-op to join the LS Experiment team at our Alewife lab in Cambridge, MA. You will support cell-based sequencing assay development to investigate RNA biology and advance our mRNA platform.
The co-op runs January 11 through May 14, on site and full time. Expect hands-on bench work, careful data capture, and regular reviews where you present findings to the team.
What You'll Be Building
Maintain and passage mammalian cell lines for assay experiments
Transfect mammalian cell lines using chemical or electroporation methods
Extract RNA from cultured cells and assess sample quality
Run PCR and prepare samples for sequencing
Perform bead-based purifications and sample cleanup
Record protocols and results in formats ready for computational analysis
Present experimental findings to the team in regular reviews
Qualification
Experience with RNA extraction and PCRClearGuided by our core values of truth
Required
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
Strong attention to detail in sample handling and labeling
Clear, consistent record keeping and comfort following detailed protocols
Available full time on site in Cambridge, MA from January 11 to May 14
Preferred
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
Lila Sciences is building Scientific SuperintelligenceTM to solve humankind's greatest challenges. We believe science is the most inspiring frontier for AI. Rather than hard-coding expert knowledge into tools, LILA builds systems that can learn for themselves.
LILA combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science FactoryTM instruments into an operating system for science that executes the entire scientific method autonomously, accelerating discovery at unprecedented speed, scale, and impact across medicine, materials, and energy. Learn more at www.lila.ai.
Guided by our core values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity, we move with startup speed while tackling problems of historic importance. If this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you don't meet every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.
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