2027 Future Talent Program - DNA Encoded Library - Co Op
MSD
Summary
The Affinity Selections Team is seeking a co-op interested in using DNA-encoded library (DEL) technology to accelerate early drug discovery. The co-op will learn how to apply a suite of complementary, modern capabilities to problem solve in support of our small molecule pipeline.
Job description
Position Description
The Affinity Selections Team is seeking a co-op interested in using DNA-encoded library (DEL) technology to accelerate early drug discovery. The co-op will learn how to apply a suite of complementary, modern capabilities to problem solve in support of our small molecule pipeline.
Responsibilities
- Use biochemical and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques to develop new DEL selection methodologies.
- Screen proteins of interest for small molecule binders using DEL technology.
- Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to gain insight into DEL technology and early drug discovery processes.
- Learn industry-standard laboratory practices, including rigorous experimental documentation.
- Develop strong communication skills by presenting findings in oral and written formats to the department.
- Potential pathway to co-authorship on scientific publications and presentations.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with excellent academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.
Education Minimum Requirement: Current enrollment in B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. program in biochemistry, chemical biology, biophysics, chemistry, or related disciplines.
Required Experience and Skills: Foundation in standard biochemical techniques.
Preferred Experience and Skills: Greater than 3 months of continuous, hands-on experience working in a scientific lab performing biochemical and molecular biology experiments (e.g., gel electrophoresis, PCR). High motivation to tackle affinity selection challenges and design new assays.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. program in biochemistry, chemical biology, biophysics, chemistry, or related disciplines
- Foundation in standard biochemical techniques
- Excellent academic performance
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork ability
- Ability to work in a multi-functional environment
Company overview
MSD, known as Merck Sharp & Dohme outside the United States and Canada, is a global research-intensive biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891, the company has established itself as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations with a rich history spanning over 130 years. MSD operates as the international division of Merck & Co., Inc., focusing on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products. The company's extensive portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments in oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, diabetes, and vaccines, with notable products such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for cancer immunotherapy, Gardasil for HPV prevention, and Januvia for diabetes management. MSD maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in scientific innovation to address unmet medical needs worldwide. With approximately 75,000 employees globally, the company operates through four main segments: pharmaceuticals, animal health, healthcare services, and strategic alliances. MSD's mission centers on using leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world, guided by the principle that medicine is for people, not profits.