About the role#
This internship program offers graduate students the chance to join our Chemical Biology group within the Discovery Chemistry division for a 10-12 week summer term. You will work as a member of our project teams to address synthetic and biological problems related to drug discovery. This position is based on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop chemoproteomics workflows to study protein complexes in relevant cellular settings.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data while maintaining detailed lab records.
- Use electronic notebooks to document your work and follow safe laboratory practices.
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and optimize experimental workflows.
- Attend lab and project meetings to gain insight into pharmaceutical research.
- Present your findings through oral presentations and written reports.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's or Ph.D. program in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field.
- Completion of at least two years of graduate studies by June 2027.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Consent from your Principal Investigator to participate.
- Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, proteomics or chemoproteomics workflows, and basic molecular biology techniques.
- A basic understanding of chemical biology and molecular biology principles.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team.
- A working knowledge of crosslinking technologies in mass spectrometry is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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