Research Intern

Lundbeck

Job Description

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? At Lundbeck, we are tirelessly dedicated to restoring brain health, so every person can be their best. Inspired and driven by our purpose, we are the only global biopharmaceutical company focused solely on brain diseases. As Lundbeck's North American hub for early-stage drug discovery, the Lundbeck La Jolla Research Center positions our company to deliver transformative treatments for brain disease. Join us on our journey of discovery!

Summary:

Lundbeck La Jolla Research Center, Inc. (LLJRC) is a discovery research arm of H. Lundbeck A/S. Our mission is to develop innovative medicines that address significant unmet need in the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. LLJRC is seeking a motivated student intern to support Lundbeck's CNS discovery programs. The successful candidate will be a highly organized and detail-oriented student with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoy creative and challenging work, Lundbeck may be the company for you.

Essential Functions:

This will be an invaluable experience for a student looking to attain basic laboratory skills and gain hands on experience using essential equipment for pharmacology and neuroscience research. There is the potential for growth with opportunities specializing in advanced biology techniques such as enzyme/protein preparations and mammalian cell culture.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Training in mammalian cell culture techniques and assisting with cell culture management

  • Training in various neuroscience techniques as needed

  • Collaborating with researchers and assisting with day-to-day laboratory tasks

  • Gaining proficiency in experimental design principles and data interpretation

  • Maintaining accurate records of experimental procedures, observations, and results

  • Participating in discussions and literature reviews to enhance understanding of neurobiology and pharmacology.

  • Presentation of achievements and learnings over the course of the internship

This position will be full-time over the course of the summer.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • Enrolled towards a BS or equivalent degree in the biological sciences

  • Must be able to work productively in a fast-paced collaborative team environment

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Willingness to learn

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • Practical experience in a laboratory environment.

  • Completed introductory Biology coursework.

  • Fundamentals in neurobiology coursework a plus

Travel:

  • Willingness/Ability to travel up to 0% domestically#LI-DNI

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the .

Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the .

Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in.

 

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