Paid Biology Internship at Biogen
The Neurodevelopmental Biology Co-op at Biogen is a 6-month, full-time, on-campus student role from July to December 2026, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The candidate selected for the Biology Internship at Biogen in the USA should support early-stage exploratory research on therapeutic strategies for Friedreich’s ataxia, advancing target identification and validation through molecular and cell-based research.
Internship Details:
- Title: Co-op, Neurodevelopmental Biology
- Job Level: Internship / Co-op
- Requisition ID: REQ22529
- Location: Cambridge, MA, United States
- Work Type: On Campus | Full Time
- Duration: 6 months (July–December 2026)
- Resume Review Begins: February 2026
About Biogen:
Biogen is a global biotechnology company known for its pioneering work in neuroscience and life-changing medicines. With the stability of a well-established organization and the agility of a mid-sized biotech, Biogen fosters an environment where individual contributions have a meaningful impact. The company is deeply committed to innovation, inclusion, and improving patient lives worldwide.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- In this Biology Internship at Biogen, you should support exploratory discovery research focused on Friedreich’s ataxia
- Design, execute, and analyze molecular and cell-based experiments
- Perform qPCR, ddPCR, gel electrophoresis, and western blot analysis
- Conduct mammalian cell culture and plasmid transfection or viral transduction
- Work with human iPSC-derived neurons and established cell lines in this Biology Internship in the USA
- Perform immunostaining, fluorescence microscopy, and quantitative image analysis
- Support functional characterization through co-localization and morphology assessments
- Participate in experimental planning, troubleshooting, and data interpretation
- In this Internship, you should deliver well-documented datasets, figures, and experimental summaries
Education & Eligibility Required for the Biology Internship:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Preferred majors:
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology / Biochemistry
- Neuroscience
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution
- Must be 18 years or older before the start date
- Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Technical Skills & Learning Opportunities:
- Cell culture and molecular biology techniques
- qPCR and transfection methods
- Western blot (standard or capillary)
- Immunofluorescent cell-based assays
- Functional cellular assays (e.g., multi-electrode array recording)
- Data analysis and visualization using GraphPad Prism
Compensation & Benefits for the Biology Internship:
- Hourly Pay Range: $23.00 – $29.00
- Pay is determined by academic level and degree candidacy
- Company-paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Employee Resource Group participation
