Job Specifications
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. For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visit www.kymeratx.com or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn.
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 make an impact:
Kymera Therapeutics is seeking a Computational Biology Co-Op who is eager to join us in transforming Immunology. Candidates should have a strong computational background, be comfortable with the Unix/Linux operating systems and have programming experience in R and/or Python. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on an independent project with guidance from the Computational Biology department. This position is ideal for students pursuing a degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, or a related field who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a top-tier biotech company.
Skills and experience you’ll bring:
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, or related quantitative discipline.
Experience in working with Unix/Linux operating systems
Proficiency in programming languages Python and/or R
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Experience with high-performance computing or cloud platforms
Familiarity with machine learning techniques and applications in biology
Ability to be onsite in Watertown, Ma July - December 2026 (start/end dates are flexible)
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Compensation
The anticipated pay rate range for this role is $22 – $28/hour.
Actual rate is based on academic level.
About the Company
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 delivering oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly...
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