Research Associate Co-Op, Kidney Fibrosis

About the role

Keros Therapeutics, a public, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a passionate and motivated Co-Op Research Associate to join our preclinical research team. The successful candidate will contribute to scientific studies focusing on kidney biology, helping advance our innovative pipeline. This position offers immersive, hands-on experience with state-of-the-art in vitro, ex vivo techniques and in vivo procedures in a collaborative, fast-paced laboratory setting. This co-op provides comprehensive scientific mentorship and training, engagement with multidisciplinary project teams, and broad exposure to pioneering research at the intersection of discovery and patient care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide support with animal handling such as weighing, dosing, as well as other in vivo procedures
• Perform ex vivo laboratory research, including protein and RNA isolation, gene expression analysis by qRT-PCR and protein expression via Western blot and ELISA
• Maintain clear, accurate experimental records and summarize results in study reports
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings, providing updates, and presenting data
• Troubleshoot experiments and propose solutions based on literature and team discussions
• Uphold laboratory safety protocols and Keros Therapeutics' standards for scientific rigor and documentation

Core Competencies (Required Skills)

• Familiarity with molecular biology methods (e.g., RNA extraction, qRT-PCR, Western blot, ELISA) and willingness to learn
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of summarizing and presenting scientific data
• Self-motivated, driven, detail-oriented, with a high degree of honesty, integrity, and scientific curiosity
• Team player, open to feedback, and willing to collaborate across various departments

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in a laboratory setting
• Experience with data analysis and presentation software (MS Office, GraphPad Prism, etc.)

Education Requirements

Current undergraduate or graduate student majoring in animal science, biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific field

Pay

Potential base pay range $28—$32 USD