CNS Drug Discovery Co-op: Neurobiology Research & Data

Merck; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Pennsylvania is seeking a Neuroscience co-op to support CNS drug discovery in early projects. You will conduct and interpret in vitro and in vivo experiments, assist with assay development, analyze data, and communicate findings. Collaboration with medicinal chemistry and pharmacology teams will be common.

The role emphasizes hands-on biology and chemistry lab work, data analysis, and scientific communication within a cross-functional research environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on biology and chemistry lab techniques including cell culture, molecular biology, biochemical assays, or rodent behavior are highly desirable.
• Coursework or experience in neuroscience with an interest in CNS drug discovery and data analysis is preferred.
• Strong scientific communication skills and collaboration across functional teams are expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret in vitro and in vivo experiments, assist with developing assays, analyze data, and communicate findings.
• Collaborate across functional teams such as medicinal chemistry and pharmacology.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Biochemical assays

Rodent behavior

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

BS/BA/MA/PhD in Biological sciences

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in Pennsylvania is seeking a Neuroscience co-op to support CNS drug discovery in early projects. You will conduct and interpret in vitro and in vivo experiments, assist with assay development, analyze data, and communicate findings. Collaboration with medicinal chemistry and pharmacology teams will be common.

The role emphasizes hands-on biology and chemistry lab work, data analysis, and scientific communication within a cross-functional research environment.