Neuropsychiatry Discovery Intern - Summer Lab Research

Wayne State University; California; On-site; USD 36,506 - 81,278; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Sick time benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

A major research university seeks a motivated summer intern for its Neuropsychiatry Discovery team. The role involves conducting biological experiments using human iPSC-derived neuronal models, focusing on cellular, biochemical, and molecular biology methods. Candidates should have a background in neuroscience, strong communication skills, and experience in biochemistry techniques. This is a paid internship with a flexible hourly rate based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in mammalian cell culture; iPSC-derived culture is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Demonstrated interest in neuroscience research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct in-vitro experiments using human iPSC-derived neuronal models.
• Use qPCR and fluorescence staining to generate data.
• Collaborate with research teams and provide project updates.

Skills

Cell culture experience

Biochemistry techniques

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interest in neuroscience research

Education

Senior undergraduate student or early PhD student in neuroscience

Tools

GraphPad Prism

PubMed

Job description

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La Jolla, California, United States of America

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Ourexpertisein Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

We are searching for the best talent for Neuropsychiatry Discovery Summer Intern.

Purpose: We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern in the Neuropsychiatry Discovery team who conducts and interprets biological experiments to support exploratory biology, preclinical programs, spending most of their time on lab bench work. The summer intern will actively engage in early discovery efforts to support the Neuropsychiatry discovery projects. They will be responsible for planning and performing cellular, biochemical and molecular biology experiments using relevant human iPSC-derived neuronal models to generate data under the close supervision of their mentor. The summer intern will contribute to ongoing in vitro human iPSC-derived neuronal modeling efforts to characterize cellular disease phenotypes associated with neuropsychiatric disorders.

You will be responsible for:

Develop, conduct, and interpret in vitro experiments using human iPSC-derived neuronal models.

Use various experimental approaches, including qPCR, fluorescence staining and MEA electrophysiology to generate biochemical and functional data.

Provide project updates and experimental findings in verbal and written communication.

Collaborates across cross-department teams/research groups to share results.

Follow laboratory safety and data integrity guidelines.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education: Senior undergraduate student, or early PhD student in neuroscience or related field.

Preferred hands-on experimental experience: 1. Mammalian cell culture experience. iPSC-derived cell culture would be a plus. 2. Biochemistry techniques such as qPCR and fluorescence staining.

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional technical proficiencies in GraphPad Prism or other statistical software and experience with PubMed or other literature databases

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated interest in neuroscience research.

The expected pay range for this position is between $26.50 per hour and $59.00 per hour but will be based oncandidate'sprogram year, discipline,degreeand/or experience.Co-Ops/Interns areeligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to40 hoursper calendar year; for employees whoresidein the State of Washington, up to56 hoursper calendar year. Co-Opsand Interns are eligible toparticipatein the Company’sconsolidatedretirement plan (pension).

Foradditionalgeneral information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting isanticipatedto close on01/21/2026. The Company may however extend thistime-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to acceptadditionalapplications.

Ineligibility for severance.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$26.50 per hour - $59.00 per hour

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $26.50 per hour and $59.00 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns areeligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Opsand Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on 01/21/2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.