About the role#
This Co-op position within the Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics group supports the discovery and development of antibody-drug conjugates and peptide-drug conjugates. You will work alongside scientists to investigate drug conjugate stability, biotransformation, and catabolism. This program lasts up to 6 months and provides hands-on experience in bioanalysis, high-resolution mass spectrometry, and scientific data interpretation.
What you'll do#
- Perform in vitro assays to investigate biotransformation and catabolism of drug conjugates.
- Analyze LC-HRMS data to identify and characterize drug conjugate catabolites.
- Build automated tools for data processing, reporting, and visualization.
- Prepare technical summaries and present project findings.
- Share project outcomes at the end-of-summer intern and co-op symposium.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's or Ph.D. program in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Data Science, or a related field.
- Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry and data analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Familiarity with mass spectrometry data processing tools, cell culture, and PK or ADME concepts is preferred.
- Experience with Python or R is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California.
- Employment: Full-time, paid Co-op.
- Modality: Hybrid work arrangement.
- Sponsorship: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
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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