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 6-month student role from January - June 2025. Resume review begins in October 2024.

We are seeking Co-op’s 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 and autoimmune 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:

Leverages 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. 

Antibody Discovery:

Screen, identify, produce and characterize therapeutic antibody candidates using a variety of antibody generation platforms, including yeast display and animal immunizations/Bcell sorting.  Utilize automation for yeast culture, common molecular biology techniques to clone and express antibodies in mammalian cell systems and purify antibodies using automated robotic systems. Additionally, characterize antibodies using a combination of cell- and plate-based assays.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position you must have:

• 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
• Protein expression, purification, and characterization

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

Education

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

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

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.