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 experience 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.

This application is for a 6-month student role from July - December 2024. Resume review begins in January 2024. 

We are seeking two co-ops to join our research lab in Biogen’s Biologics Drug Discovery Team, and contribute to our mission to design, optimize, and develop therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with neurodegenerative diseases. In this role, you will work in a lab with a cross-functional team performing experiments that will contribute to our drug discovery milestones. 

Position Description 

When you submit your resume, you may be considered for each of the following teams. Your preference will be factored in when making Co-op assignments:

Protein and Cell Engineering: 

Leverage a combination of common molecular biology cloning techniques, protein expression in mammalian cell lines, and mammalian cell engineering to discover and generate medicines for neurological diseases and neurodegenerative disorders.  Play a role in selecting optimized antibody variants for properties such as biological response in cellular models or enhanced distribution to the central nervous system.   

Tissue Enhanced Delivery: 

Contribute to in vivo biodistribution and PD studies. Perform MSD-ECL and BCA assays to measure concentrations of therapeutic antibodies and proteins in rodent serum and tissue extracts from in vivo studies.  Perform histological analysis of IHC processed tissue samples to determine uptake of therapeutic antibodies. Quantitative data analysis using Prism, Excel or other relevant software.  

• A strong interest in biological sciences and drug discovery,  
• Willingness to learn new techniques and communicate effectively in a group setting. 
• Previous lab experience. 

Additionally, you should have experience or familiarity with some of the following: 

• Cell biology and mammalian cell culture 
• Molecular biology and cloning 
• Tissue culture and cellular assays 
• MSD-ECL or ELISA technologies 
• Immunohistochemistry and histology techniques 
• Quantitative data analysis using Excel, Prism or other relevant software  

To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, you 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 

• PhD, Masters, or Undergraduate Junior/Senior students.  
• Majoring in: Biology, Biochemistry, Biological/Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. 

This role is 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, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.