Intern, Functional Neuroanatomy
Alkermes
The Neurobiology Group is seeking a skilled candidate to participate in an internship (8 – 12 weeks) to assist with our drug discovery and assay development efforts. The selected candidate will independently conduct lab-based behavioral neuroscience research utilizing in vivo rodent behavior models. The goal of this paid internship is to provide an entry-level scientist with the opportunity to learn and take part in drug discovery research.
The intern will operate both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to execute an independent project, gaining proficiency in advanced experimental methodologies and theoretical frameworks pertaining to CNS disorders. The project encompasses various facets of in vivo research, such as animal handling and dosing, necropsy, assay development and validation, as well as statistical analysis. Primary responsibilities include daily management and care of laboratory animals, routine execution of rodent behavioral assays, fundamental data management and visualization, acquisition of essential laboratory techniques, active participation in scientific discourse, and preparation of scientific presentations.
Why join Team Alkermes?
Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders.
We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations. In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts’ Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine.
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.
Basic Qualifications:
- M.S., or currently enrolled in Ph.D. program, for Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or related discipline
2-years minimum hands-on research experience in neuroscience, pharmacology, biology or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency handling and dosing rodents, preferably rat.
- An understanding of appropriate experimental design and statistical analysis for planning + execution of experiments independently.
- Good presentation and oral/written communication skills.
- The ability to work and thrive in a collaborative environment.
Outstanding initiative to learn new techniques and procedures.
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Proficient organizational skills and data management
While training will be provided for the selected intern, the following skills are highly desirable:
- Ability to search and interpret scientific literature surrounding CNS disorders.
- Experience with operant conditioning or related behavioral neuroscience models in rodents
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Experience performing basic ex-vivo tissue processing techniques
Working Conditions:
- This position will be 100% onsite, lab-based
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $24/hr to $28/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Additional details can be found on our careers website: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here