Who we are:

Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients’ lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston’s top workplaces for the past several years. 

How we work:

• PIONEER: We are courageous, resilient and rigorous in our mission to improve patients’ lives through our revolutionary degrader medicines.
• COLLABORATE: We value trust + transparency from everyone. Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine.
• BELONG: We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.

How you’ll contribute:

You will use a variety of cellular and biochemical assays to determine the mechanism of action of novel protein degraders in the context of inflammatory diseases. You will have the opportunity to learn and employ state-of-the-art immunoassays to investigate human and/or mouse macrophage biology in various contexts. You will have the opportunity to advance your firsthand experience in biotechnology and to expand your drug discovery knowledge through interaction with a variety of scientists and cross-functional teams. In this role you will:

• Independently execute experiments to test compounds in human or mouse primary immune cell activation assays that include flow, PCR and cytokine readouts
• Perform data analysis and interpretation using software tools including graphpad prism
• Isolate and characterize primary cells for banking in immunology inventory
• Meet regularly with mentor to discuss action items and experimental design, participate and present in group and project meetings.
• Document research activities and findings in electronic laboratory notebook and maintain meticulous records of experimental strategies.

Skills and experience you’ll bring:

• Currently pursuing a BS degree in a biology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology or a related field.
• Ideally will have taken a course in immunology and/or advanced cellular/molecular biology.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in cellular and molecular biology and or biochemistry.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment and on teams. Comfortable presenting experimental results and plans to small groups and cross functional teams.

** This is a co-op position for July 2025 – December 2025 **

Skills and experience not an exact match?:

Go ahead and submit your resume (and a cover letter, if you’d like!).  If this role isn’t right for you, we can keep you in mind for future opportunities.

Kymera Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, marital status, gender expression or identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.