2027 Future Talent Program Neuroscience Discovery Co-op (Neuroscience Drug Discovery)

Location: West Point, Pennsylvania, United States of America; US and Puerto Rico residents only. Full-time, six-month co-op beginning in early to mid-2027. No relocation; no travel required.

Salary: $39,908–$111,111 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a pharmaceutical company conducting research and development in neuroscience and central nervous system drug discovery.

What you will do

• Design, execute, interpret, and report in vitro and in vivo experiments supporting CNS drug discovery.
• Establish cell-based model systems and contribute to high-throughput screening, immunoassays, biochemical analysis, and immunohistochemical tissue analysis.
• Develop, execute, and troubleshoot assays, protocols, and imaging methods.
• Communicate experimental data clearly to teams and stakeholders and critically interpret published research.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemistry, in vivo and in vitro pharmacology, genetics, and other functional areas.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a BS, BA, MA, or PhD program in biological sciences or a related discipline such as biology, chemistry, pharmacy, or a health-related field.
• Completed at least two years toward the degree program by June 2026.
• Available to work full-time for six months beginning in early to mid-2027.
• Theoretical knowledge of at least two of the following: molecular biology techniques, biochemistry, cell culture, neuroscience, functional neuroanatomy, pharmacology, toxicology, fluorescence microscopy, electrophysiology, cell biology, or neurological diseases.
• Hands-on experience with basic biology or chemistry laboratory procedures and at least some of the following: patch-clamp electrophysiology, Western blot, ELISA or biochemical assays, PCR, sterile mammalian cell culture, primary neuron culture, human stem cells/iPSCs, calcium imaging, or in vivo work. Candidates with a strong interest and demonstrated ability to learn these techniques may also be considered.
• Strong desire to develop knowledge of neuroscience drug discovery and work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate data collection and analysis and present results.

Nice to have

• Previous neuroscience, biochemistry, or molecular biology coursework.
• Experience with molecular biology assays, in vitro cell culture techniques, rodent behavior, animal handling, dosing procedures, or tissue processing.
• Interest in experiments assessing test-compound efficacy, dose-response relationships, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationships, biomarker responses, and target engagement or modulation in vitro or in vivo.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of laboratory reports and presentations.
• Strong attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month Future Talent Program co-op with one or more research projects.
• Opportunity to work independently while proactively collaborating with colleagues.
• Participation in positive and critical scientific dialogue supporting drug discovery.
• Inclusive environment that brings together diverse experiences, perspectives, skills, and backgrounds.
• Hazardous materials may be present.