Life Sciences Bioassay Job – at Biogen, Apply Now
Explore an exciting life sciences bioassay job with Biogen in Cambridge, MA, through a unique 6-month co-op program. This position offers hands-on experience in early drug discovery, enabling students to work with cutting-edge bioassay and high-throughput screening techniques. Join a leading biotechnology company and contribute to developing novel therapies that have the potential to transform patient lives.
- Job Position: Co-op, Bioassay Development
- Location: Cambridge, MA
About The Company
Biogen is a mid-sized biotechnology company based in Cambridge, MA, dedicated to excellence and innovation in drug discovery. We have a strong commitment to creating life-changing medicines and offer a collaborative environment where every individual plays a crucial role.
About the Role
Biogen invites applications for a 6-month student life sciences bioassay job in the Bioassays and High-Throughput Screens (BHTS) group within the Synthetic Medicines Design (SMD) department in Cambridge, MA. This position is ideal for undergraduate juniors/seniors, and Master’s or PhD students passionate about early drug discovery.
Duration: January – June 2026
Resume Review Start Date: October 2025
Key Responsibilities
As a co-op student in this life sciences bioassay job, you will:
- Learn and apply state-of-the-art techniques in early drug discovery to design cell-based and biochemical assays.
- Work with multiple detection methods including mass spectrometry, radiometry, luminescence, and fluorescence.
- Gain hands-on experience with high-throughput in vitro techniques such as bioassay automation, cell culture, ELISAs, and membrane extraction.
- Develop microplate-based kinetic assays to characterize drug–target interactions.
- Apply data analysis and visualization techniques to bioassay data to guide next research steps.
Candidate Profile
Who You Are
You are passionate about life sciences research, eager to learn, and detail-oriented. You excel in laboratory documentation and possess strong communication skills to clearly present findings.
Required Qualifications
- GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred
- Basic laboratory experience with attention to detail
- Strong documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with small molecule testing in cell-based or biochemical assays
- Knowledge of semi-automated liquid handling
- Experience with MSD, ELISA, TR-FRET/HTRF, or luminescence readouts
- Experience in kinetic assay development for kinases
- Proficiency in bioassay data analysis and visualization software
Education Requirements
- Undergraduate Junior/Senior students; Master’s or PhD students preferred
- Majors: Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly wage: $25.00 – $33.00 (based on academic level)
- Company-paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Resource Groups participation
- 80 hours of sick time/year
Why Join Biogen?
Biogen is a pioneering biotechnology company committed to advancing treatments for neurological diseases and other serious conditions. By joining Biogen as a co-op student, you will be part of a team that blends scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration to make a real difference in patients’ lives.
