Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects.These opportunities in our Research & Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The Company's Neuroimmunology Team is seeking a motivated and technically skilled student majoring in the Biological sciences or pharmacy.

The student should have strong interest in neuroscience and learning about CNS drug discovery. Successful candidates will be able to work independently and will also be expected to proactively collaborate with colleagues.

Primary responsibilities include contributing to the execution of in vitro experiments including establishing in vitro cell-based model systems and the development of immunoassays to support the identification and validation of novel targets to treat CNS diseases. The candidate will be an active participant in the positive and critical scientific dialogue that supports our mission of target identification and validation.

The responsibilities of Neuroimmunology team member include:

• Design, execute, interpret, and report in vitro experiments.

• Assist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell-based assays and protocols.

• Support characterization and validation of compound/biologic agent activity in cell systems.

• Analyze samples collected in preclinical in vivo studies to identify biomarkers in biofluids and surrogate tissues using biochemical methods including but not limited to ELISA, western blotting, qPCR, and/or immunohistochemistry (IHC).

• Communication of data clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders.

• Monitor, review, and critically interpret published work to guide their own research.

• Collaborate with members from other functional areas, including medicinal chemistry, in vitro pharmacology, and genetics.

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Be actively working towards a BS/BA, MS, or PhD degree in Biological Sciences or related disciplines such as chemistry, pharmacy, or health-related fields as part of a formal co-op program.

• Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (6) consecutive months

Required/Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Strong desire to develop knowledge of neuroscience/neuroimmunology drug discovery.

• Some experience with basic lab procedures (e.g., pipetting, solution preparation, plate-based assays).

• Some experience with basic mammalian cell culture (e.g., transfections, immortalized/primary cellular systems).

• Some experience with biochemical techniques (e.g., western blotting, qPCR, ELISA).

• Some experience with ex vivo analysis techniques (e.g., tissue processing, IHC, image analysis software).

• Demonstrates ability to perform accurate data analysis.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of lab reports and presentations. Strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrates interest in conducting experiments to determine efficacy of test compounds, establish dose-response, and identify pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationships.

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$39,600.00-$105,500.00

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Requisition ID:R314334