Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks 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.
The Quantitative Biosciences High Content Imaging (HCI) team is looking for an exceptionally talented and motivated student. Working alongside experienced pharmaceutical industry scientists, the successful candidate will contribute to the discovery of novel ways to evaluate drug activity and mechanisms of action. The primary responsibility of the group is to apply high content imaging technologies to evaluate and characterize cellular models used and in pharmacological characterization of drug candidates from neuroscience, oncology and other drug discovery programs.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Perform research work to address questions on the topic "Profiling of the Cell health phenotypes using morphology assessment with Cell painting and Cell Health assays”.
- Learn and use cell culture technique to culture and plate selected cell lines; liquid handling techniques for compound dispensing on the plated cells; immuno-staining techniques to perform Cell Painting and other antibody-based Imaging assays; other type of assay to assess cellular toxicity.
- Learn to do plate imaging using PE Opera Phenix and perform Image and data analysis using Columbus and Spotfire for the tests in plans. If there will be interest and good progress with laboratory techniques, there will be opportunity to learn how to apply machine learning and Python-based image and data analysis.
- The results of those tests will be reviewed and presented to the HCI group at the regular meeting as well as to the larger group or department meetings if applicable.
The position will be located at High Content Imaging group in Longwood area of Boston, MA. If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possesses the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our group, we invite you to apply.
Education
- Candidates must be currently enrolled full-time in a BS/BA degree program in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics or a related scientific discipline
- Candidates must have completed at least college-level courses in biology
Required Experience And Skills
- Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) weeks beginning with summer brake (mid or end of May) of 2026
- Candidates must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
- Candidates must have a demonstrated record of strong academic achievement
- Candidates must be able to work independently in a multi-functional, team-oriented environment
Preferred Experience And Skills
- Candidates should have previous laboratory experience
- Candidates should have prior experience with aseptic technique and good cell culture practice
- Candidates should be self-motivated and highly organized
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
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.
Salary Range
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
FTP2026
RL2026
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Employee Status
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
Yes
Required Skills
Aseptics, Aseptics, Assay, Biochemical Assays, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Cultures, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Drug Discovery Process, Event Planning, High Content Imaging, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell Culture, Project Management, Python (Programming Language) {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025
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Requisition ID:R362132
