Company Overview:

Prime Medicine is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to creating and delivering the next generation of gene editing therapies to patients. The Company is leveraging its proprietary Prime Editing platform, a versatile, precise and efficient gene editing technology, to develop a new class of differentiated, one-time, potentially curative genetic therapies. Designed to make only the right edit at the right position within a gene while minimizing unwanted DNA modifications, Prime Editors have the potential to repair almost all types of genetic mutations and work in many different tissues, organs and cell types.  

Prime Medicine is currently progressing a diversified portfolio of eighteen programs initially focused on genetic diseases with a fast, direct path to treating patients or with a high unmet need because they cannot be treated using other gene-editing approaches. Over time, the Company intends to maximize Prime Editing’s therapeutic potential and advance potentially curative therapeutic options to patients for a broad spectrum of diseases. For more information, please visit www.primemedicine.com.

Co-op Assignment Overview

Prime Medicine is seeking a co-op for the Spring 2024 cycle with experience in Information Technology and an interest in life sciences to join the IT team. The qualified candidate will get hands-on experience executing digital technology projects within a life science company. In this position, you will get experience partnering with scientists, IT vendors, as well as the opportunity to work on new IT systems and digital projects

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Act as the first point of contact in IT for daily operational tasks and end user requests
  • Work with more senior team members to identify root causes, resolve, and monitor all technology support requests in a timely, effective, and proactive manner
  • Answer all service requests in a timely manner, set customer expectations around resolution times, and follow-up to ensure overall end user satisfaction
  • Provide a consistently high-quality end user service experience
  • Assist in the deployment, maintenance, support, upgrade, and tracking of new and existing client technology assets, including desktops, laptops, phones, mobile devices, printers, and other peripherals
  • Perform tasks associated with adds/moves/changes and the relocation of all IT equipment during office/workspace moves
  • Configure, testing, and troubleshooting of new and existing IT systems
  • Identify vulnerabilities across all IT assets and apply patching and other fixes for remediation
  • Assist in developing our growing IT infrastructure
  • Work on existing projects and help develop new projects aimed at improving the group's computer requirements
  • Collaboration with other IT team members, systems vendors, and consultants on technology implementations and improvements

Qualifications:

  • B.S. candidate in IT, information systems, data or engineering related fields.
  • Independently motivated, detail-oriented, and excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate between tech and business terminologies
  • Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new tech
  • Basic understanding of systems and databases
  • Basic understanding of digital technology project phases (requirements gathering, testing, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Microsoft M365 suite
  • Demonstrated computer skills with Windows and Microsoft office products. Basic knowledge of computer setup and connecting its peripherals
  • Basic understanding of networking and cloud computing environments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working within life sciences
  • Previous experience working on IT projects
  • Some knowledge of at least two operating systems: Windows 10, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Mac OS X, and Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Microsoft M365 suite
  • Demonstrated computer skills with Windows and Microsoft office products. Basic knowledge of computer setup and connecting its peripherals
  • Basic understanding of networking and cloud computing environments

What We Offer: 

  • A cutting-edge scientific team open to mentorship and networking 
  • Full reimbursement for monthly commuting costs including subway, commuter rail, parking, Bluebikes, etc. 
  • Participation in regular scientific seminars with industry experts 
  • Full participation in employee activities including learning and development offerings, social activities, etc. 

NOTE: We are currently not considering co-op candidates outside of the local Boston/Cambridge area.

Prime Medicine is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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