2027 Future Talent Program - Discovery Neuroscience - Co-op
Job Description
The Future Talent Program features co-ops that last 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Our company’s Neuroscience team is seeking a motivated and technically skilled co-op student majoring in the biological sciences, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, bioengineering, neuroscience, or related discipline. The student will support mass spectrometry-based proteomics studies, including biological sample preparation, data-independent acquisition (DIA) data analysis, quality assessment, and communication of results. Basic proteomics and data-analysis experience is preferred. A neuroscience background is valuable but not required. The candidate will work independently with close supervision and collaborate with colleagues supporting CNS drug discovery.
The responsibilities of the Early Discovery Neuroscience team member include but are not limited to the following:
- Support sample preparation for discovery and targeted proteomics studies using biological samples relevant to neuroscience research.
- Assist with the execution, analysis, and troubleshooting of LC-MS-based proteomics workflows, with emphasis on DIA experiments.
- Analyze and quality-check proteomics data using Skyline, EncyclopeDIA, Spectronaut, and/or comparable software.
- Contribute to optimization and automation of proteomics sample-preparation workflows, including AssayMAP and/or KingFisher platforms when applicable.
- Organize, interpret, graph, and communicate data clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders
- Monitor and critically interpret published work to guide research and collaborate with members of other functional areas.
Education Minimum Requirement:
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in a BS/BA/PhD program in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, analytical chemistry, bioengineering, neuroscience, pharmacology, computational biology, or a related scientific discipline.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Candidates must have completed at least 2 years toward their degree program by the co-op start date.
- Candidates must be available to work full-time for 6 months beginning in early to mid-2027.
- Hands-on experience with basic biology or chemistry laboratory procedures, including accurate pipetting, solution preparation, sample tracking, and documentation.
- Foundational knowledge of proteins, peptides, enzymatic digestion, chromatography, mass spectrometry, or quantitative bioanalysis.
- Basic familiarity with DIA proteomics and experience analyzing data in at least one relevant software environment, such as Skyline, EncyclopeDIA, Spectronaut, or an equivalent platform.
- Demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis, graph results, and prepare clear scientific presentations or reports.
- Ability to work independently with supervision, learn new workflows, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Coursework or research experience in proteomics, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, and/or neuroscience.
- Experience with LC-MS/MS sample preparation or DIA analysis using Skyline, EncyclopeDIA, Spectronaut, R, Python, or related tools.
- Experience with automated sample-preparation platforms, especially AssayMAP and/or KingFisher.
- Interest in CNS drug discovery, biomarkers, target engagement, or pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationships.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111.
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