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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · 2 days ago

Neuropsychiatry Discovery Summer Intern

San Diego, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$26.50/hr - $59/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to building a world where complex diseases are treated and cured. They are seeking a motivated summer intern for the Neuropsychiatry Discovery team to conduct and interpret biological experiments, supporting exploratory biology and preclinical programs. The intern will engage in lab work focused on developing treatments and understanding neuropsychiatric disorders.

Pharmaceuticals

Responsibilities

Develop, conduct, and interpret in vitro experiments using human iPSC-derived neuronal models

Use various experimental approaches, including qPCR, fluorescence staining and MEA electrophysiology to generate biochemical and functional data

Provide project updates and experimental findings in verbal and written communication

Collaborates across cross-department teams/research groups to share results

Follow laboratory safety and data integrity guidelines

Qualification

IPSC-derived neuronal modelsQPCRFluorescence stainingMammalian cell cultureGraphPad PrismMicrosoft OfficeInterest in neuroscienceVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Education: Senior undergraduate student, or early PhD student in neuroscience or related field

Preferred hands-on experimental experience: 1. Mammalian cell culture experience. iPSC-derived cell culture would be a plus. 2. Biochemistry techniques such as qPCR and fluorescence staining

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional technical proficiencies in GraphPad Prism or other statistical software and experience with PubMed or other literature databases

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated interest in neuroscience research

Benefits

Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.

Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.

Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).