Neuroscience TRC Co-op
About The Position
The Neuroscience Thematic Research Center (Neuro TRC) seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Co-op to assist with laboratory research projects. The successful candidate will support experimental studies examining disease mechanisms relevant to the company’s portfolio and advancing pharmacodynamic assays. The work includes using cell culture systems to establish in vitro models of neurodegeneration and working with in vivo samples from humans, non-human primates, and mice. This is a temporary, time-bound position for the duration of the co-op program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment after program completion. Compensation is $37.00–$45.00; pay may be hourly, a monthly stipend, or another locally compliant structure, and is determined using factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location. Co-op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and throughout employment without current or future visa sponsorship. The role’s work model is assigned based on its core responsibilities; the specific model is not stated in the posting.
Requirements
- Be a current PhD candidate.
- Strong knowledge of neuroscience and/or cell biology.
- Prior experience with cell culture.
- Prior experience with flow cytometry.
- Prior experience with in vivo sample preparation and ELISA/western blot methods.
- Experience with assay/method development.
- Experience with data analysis software such as Excel or GraphPad Prism.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of employment, without sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop cell-based readouts for disease-relevant pathways.
- Develop flow cytometry-based assays.
- Develop ELISA protocols to examine selected proteins in human, non-human primate, and mouse tissues and biofluids.
- Document experimental results.
- Generate SOPs for established methods.
Benefits
- Co-op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
