2027 Spring Co-op Immunology

Location: Cambridge, MA, United States; onsite. Must be able to relocate to the office and work 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, for the full six-month co-op.

Salary: $29–$45 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Company

hirify.global is an R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines, including therapies for inflammatory diseases.

What you will do

• Execute in vitro experiments focused on immune pathways.
• Develop and optimize cell-based assays for immunomodulatory therapeutics.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and prepare laboratory reagents.
• Analyze flow cytometry data and other immunological readouts.
• Collect, analyze, and present data at team meetings.
• Collaborate on immunology research projects and support laboratory organization and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Permanent authorization to work in the United States without current or future employment-visa sponsorship is required.
• Enrollment in an accredited college or university throughout the co-op is required.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in immunology, biology, biotechnology, or a related field.
• Academic or practical experience in cell biology, preferably including cellular immunology.
• Basic laboratory skills in aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, and protein analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice to have

• Bench research experience in immunology or a related field.
• Experience isolating and culturing primary human blood immune cells.
• Familiarity with flow cytometry and data analysis.
• Knowledge of regulatory T-cell biology and inflammation.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders.
• Collaborative, matrix-based research environment.
• Access to current laboratory tools, digital innovation, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to contribute to real biopharmaceutical research projects.