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Analytical Development and Quality Control Co-op

CompanyPepGen
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The co-op will assist in impurity characterization and support method robustness assessment for LC-MS methods. Additionally, they will aid in phase-appropriate impurity HPLC analytical method development and optimization.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
62
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Driven by our proprietary Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform, we are creating a pipeline of disease-modifying therapeutics with the potential to safely and effectively target the root cause of serious genetic neuromuscular and neurological disorders.
About the Role

The Analytical Development and Quality Control Co-op will support key aspects of the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls program of PepGen’s current pipeline product candidates.  

Responsibilities:  

  • Assist intermediate, drug substance and drug product impurity characterization   

  • Support method robustness assessment of LC-MS methods for intermediate and drug substance  

  • Support phase-appropriate impurity HPLC analytical method development/optimization 

Requirements: 

  • Pursuing a BS or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a closely related field. 

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written 

  • Experience working with proteins/peptides and nucleic acids a plus 

  • Hands-on experience with HPLC and mass spectrometer instrumentation and data interpretation a plus 

  • Ability to work onsite Monday – Friday in the Boston office 

Compensation 

The hourly wage for this role is $30/hour. PepGen provides co-op employees with paid federal holidays, sick time, and a fully subsidized MBTA pass.  

About PepGen

PepGen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the next generation of oligonucleotide therapies with the goal of transforming the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases. PepGen’s Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform is founded on over a decade of research and development and leverages cell-penetrating peptides to improve the uptake and activity of conjugated oligonucleotide therapeutics. Using these EDO peptides, we are generating a pipeline of oligonucleotide therapeutic candidates designed to target the root cause of serious diseases.

For more information, please visit PepGen.com. Follow PepGen on LinkedIn and X.


EEO Statement
PepGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
PepGen does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. The company will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited. Thank you.

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PepGen is an E-Verify Employer. For more information about E-Verify, please see here.

Key Skills
ChemistryBiochemistryBiotechnologyCommunication SkillsHPLCMass SpectrometryData InterpretationImpurity CharacterizationAnalytical Method DevelopmentRobustness AssessmentPeptidesNucleic Acids
Categories
Science & ResearchHealthcareManufacturingEngineeringData & Analytics
Benefits
Paid Federal HolidaysSick TimeFully Subsidized MBTA Pass