Biogen
Location
Cambridge, MA | United States
Job 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.
This application is for a 12-week internship role from June - August 2024. Resume review begins in January 2024.
The analytical development group in the Pharma Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) organization develops analytical methods for the characterization of oligonucleotides and small molecule products in the Biogen portfolio.
Position Description
The analytical development department is recruiting an intern for the summer of 2024 to learn about oligonucleotides and develop a weak anion exchange chromatography method for the quantitation and characterization of deamination impurities in these products.
Example projects may include:
Identifying key contributors to the separation efficiency of deamination products from the mixture of other impurities.
Optimize the method conditions to achieve the best separation.
The ideal candidate would have:
To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Education
Graduate student working towards their Master's or PhD degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science or a related field
This role is based 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.
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