Co-op, Neurodevelopmental Biology Research

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a Co-op student to support early-stage neurodevelopmental research focused on RNA transcripts modulation in the Neurodevelopmental Biology Research Group. The role involves hands-on wet-lab work with human iPSC-derived neurons and related assays, January–June 2027, with remote or hybrid work options available.

You are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, or a related field, and have a solid wet-lab foundation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Pursuing degrees in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology/Biochemistry, or Neuroscience.
• Strong cell biology, genomics, and proteomics foundation.
• Technical wet-lab experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular assays (qPCR, ddPCR, western blot).
• Cell culture.
• Transfection/transduction of human iPSC-derived neurons and cell lines.
• Immunostaining.
• Fluorescence microscopy.
• Quantitative image analysis to aid target identification and validation.
• Experimental planning.
• Troubleshooting.
• Data documentation.

Skills

Cell biology

Genomics

Proteomics

Wet lab experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s student

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Role

Co-op student supporting early-stage neurodevelopmental research focused on therapeutic strategies to modulate disease-relevant RNA transcripts within Biogen's Neurodevelopmental Biology Research Group.

Responsibilities

• perform molecular assays (qPCR, ddPCR, western blot)
• cell culture
• transfection/transduction of human iPSC-derived neurons and cell lines
• immunostaining
• fluorescence microscopy
• quantitative image analysis to aid target identification and validation
• experimental planning
• troubleshooting
• data documentation

Requirements

• currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program
• pursuing degrees in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology/Biochemistry, or Neuroscience
• strong cell biology, genomics, and proteomics foundation
• technical wet lab experience
• legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• must be at least 18 years old

Preferred qualifications

• familiarity with functional cellular assays such as multi-electrode array recording
• data analysis tools like GraphPad Prism

High-Value

• neurodevelopmental disorders
• RNA transcript modulation
• molecular and cell biology techniques
• early-stage target validation research
• working with human iPSC-derived neurons

Work setup

internship role, January - June 2027, with a base pay of $23-$29/hour, supporting remote or hybrid work, with eligibility criteria for educational institutions.