Intern, Neurodevelopment and Epilepsy Research

Company Description

At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Together, our employees create, commercialize, and manufacture transformative therapies for our patient population.   

We at Biogen are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve. We are focused on strengthening our foundation to advance our overall Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy and, most importantly, ensure all our employees feel included. 

As an intern or co-op at Biogen, you can expect to be placed on a real project, under the guidance of experienced professionals and subject matter experts who are invested in your career and academic growth. We also ensure that you have plenty of opportunities to build your network, learn more about our organization through weekly lunch and learns led by leaders from across the company, and join us for several fun events.

Job Description

This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2023.

As an intern, you will partner and innovate to provide experimental support to exploratory portfolio work which targets human diseases with high unmet need. You will work closely at the bench with scientists in the Genetic and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Unit (GND RU) performing cell biology and biochemistry experiments. 

You will use laboratory techniques such as mammalian cell culture, qPCR, western blotting, and potentially immunohistochemistry and fluorescent in situ hybridization techniques using semi-automated platforms. 

Position Description 

Ongoing team interactions will help you grow both professionally and scientifically, while also exposing you to the dynamic nature of scientific research in the pharmaceutical industry. You will have opportunities to learn and perform several of the following based on interest: 

• Wet-lab experiments, including techniques such as: 
• Western blot (standard or capillary) 
• Cell culture and molecular biology techniques (e.g., qPCR, transfection) 
• Immunofluorescent tissue-based assays (protein, RNA) 
• Rodent handling and/or sample collection 
• Data analysis and visualization including GraphPad Prism 

You will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm for research by asking questions and critically evaluating hypotheses, performing experiments and generating/analyzing data while keeping a detailed and up-to-date lab notebook. Additional opportunities for growth include reading and discussing scientific literature and presenting research findings at group meetings. 

Qualifications

To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. 
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date 
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university 
• Have a graduation date no earlier than September 2024

Education 

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience or a related field

Additional Information

This role is based on-site in Cambridge, MA

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, rac