Co-op, Neurology Research

Biogen • Cambridge, MA

2d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This application is for a 6-month student role from January - June 2027. The Neurology Research Unit (NRU) develops drug candidates for neurodegenerative disorders. The co-op will work within the Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Research Team within the NRU that focuses on the development of drugs that target β-amyloid. The role will primarily involve performing histological experiments and basic biochemistry experiments to support ongoing programs within the NRU. The candidate is expected to independently perform experiments and compile data to be presented to the wider team.

Requirements

• Motivated student with extensive background in biology
• Exposure to working in a lab environment
• Familiar with mouse biopsy handling, such as brain tissue and blood
• Familiar with general wet lab work, such as pipetting precise volumes
• Reading, understanding, following and writing experimental protocols
• Familiar with microscopy and image analysis
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
• Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship
• Major in biology with lab experience and coursework in biology, biochemistry and cell biology

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Responsibilities

• High-quality sectioning of multiple brains samples
• Perform immunohistological stainings
• Acquire images in the microscope
• Analyze staining parameters using ImageJ or similar
• Perform tissue homogenizations and fractionations
• ELISA
• Document all experiments performed
• Write protocols
• Read 1-2 relevant papers per week
• Keeping a clean work bench/area
• Compile all work in an easily digestible format
• Present data to the team

Benefits

• Company paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Resource Groups participation
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern