Scientist, In Vivo Electrophysiology

Scientist, In Vivo Electrophysiology Alkermes, Inc. - 3.7 Waltham, MA Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree Full Job Description The Neurophysiology group within the Research and Development organization at our Waltham R D Site is searching for an experienced neurobiologist with a deep passion for understanding neural circuit functions in the normal and diseased brain. Individuals with extensive in vivo electrophysiology/ physiology experience and interest in connecting circuit- and behavioral-level findings to translational biomarkers are encouraged to apply. The candidate is expected to perform a wide range of discovery neuroscience activities. These include designing and executing rodent behavioral studies, electroencephalography (EEG), and in vivo single unit recordings in freely behaving rodents to probe the neural circuit basis of psychiatric disorders and evaluate the effects of novel therapeutics. In addition, collaborate with cross‑functional partners to identify and validate novel drug targets and advance drug discovery programs. Collectively, these efforts directly support the advancement of mechanism‑based therapeutics and the translation of preclinical insights into clinical impact. 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. Degree LevelMaster's Degree