Neurodevelopmental Biology Research Co-op (Remote)

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; 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

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.