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Kymera Therapeutics · 10 hours ago

Protein Sciences and Lead Discovery Co-Op

Kymera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on targeted protein degradation to develop innovative medicines. They are seeking a co-op student to assist with compound screening and biochemical/biophysical assay development, providing an opportunity to gain industry-relevant experience in early-stage projects.

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Responsibilities

Development and validation of fluorescence-based biochemical and biophysical assays to characterize protein-compound and/or protein-protein interactions
Assist in the discovery of chemical starting points for early-stage projects using screening technologies, including but not limited to DNA-encoded libraries, automated high-throughput fluorescence or activity-based assays, and fragment-based methods
Assist in the validation of screening hits using a suite of technologies including surface plasmon resonance (SPR), isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), thermal shift assays, dynamic light scattering, time-resolved FRET or fluorescence polarization-based assays, and NMR
Work with contract research organizations to oversee generation of protein reagents to facilitate biochemical/biophysical experiments

Qualification

Fluorescence-based assaysBiochemical assaysBiophysical assaysProtein scienceHigh-throughput screeningCollaborationPresentation skills

Required

Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology, or a related field
Hands-on laboratory experience in protein science, biochemistry, biophysics, or related fields
Ability to work well independently in a collaborative team environment
Comfortable in presenting results to small groups and cross-function teams
Ability to be onsite in Watertown, Ma July - December 2026 (start/end dates are flexible)

Preferred

Prior exposure to fluorescence-based techniques
Running assays in 384/1536-well format
Experience in protein sciences

Company

Kymera Therapeutics

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Kymera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the field of targeted protein degradation.

H1B Sponsorship

Kymera Therapeutics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2023 (4)
2022 (3)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.96B
Key Investors
Biotechnology Value FundAtlas Venture
2025-12-10Post Ipo Equity· $602M
2025-06-26Post Ipo Equity· $250.8M
2024-08-19Post Ipo Equity· $225M

Leadership Team

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Nello Mainolfi
Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Jeremy Chadwick
Chief Operating Officer
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