Kernal Biologics, Inc.
Kernal Biologics is seeking a highly motivated researcher to join its Synthetic Biology team for a full-time, in-person Co-op position in Boston. This hands-on, bench-based role involves supporting the design, production, and in vitro testing of mRNA therapeutics while working with mammalian cell lines and cutting-edge synthetic biology technologies. The selected candidate will execute experiments, document results, and contribute to decision-making data as an integral member of the team.
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2016
Kernal Biologics is an onco-selective mRNA therapeutics company based in Cambridge, MA that develops in vivo cell therapies by programming cells directly inside the body through targeted delivery and selective translation. Their platform uses state-of-the-art AI models to ensure selective mRNA translation in target cells, enabling scalable in vivo CAR-T therapies for patients with cancer and auto-immune diseases. Kernal overcomes the manufacturing, cost, and accessibility limitations of current ex vivo cell therapies and has received up to $48 million in funding from ARPA-H to advance its pipeline.
Kernal Bio Joins Lilly Gateway Labs to Accelerate In Vivo Cell Therapies
Oct 3, 2025
Kernal Bio Awarded up to $48 Million from ARPA-H to Develop Lower Cost in vivo CAR T-cell Therapies for Hematological Cancers and Autoimmune Disease
Oct 7, 2025
Kernal Biologics Announces $25M Series A Financing to Advance its mRNA 2.0 Technology for Oncology
Jul 7, 2022
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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