About the role#
This internship is part of the Future Talent Program within the Profiling and Expression department. You will join a team focused on characterizing human disease through tissue-based assays, histopathological methods, and single-cell approaches. The primary goal for this summer is to support the development and validation of a high-plex immune and fibroblast spatial biology panel using the PhenoCycler-Fusion platform.
What you'll do#
- Support antibody evaluation, conjugation, staining optimization, and documentation for the PhenoCycler-Fusion platform.
- Collaborate on workflow automation using the Parhelia Spatial Station.
- Partner with the Immunology group on target validation.
- Work with imaging and data scientists on image analysis and algorithm development.
- Prepare a final presentation summarizing your findings and potential translational applications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Biological Sciences or a related field. Graduate students (MS or PhD) are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to work full-time and on-site for 10 to 12 weeks starting in May or June 2027.
- Strong academic standing with excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Experience with lab techniques such as tissue culture, multiplex immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, antibody conjugation, or fluorescence microscopy.
- Experience with programming languages like R or Python, digital pathology image analysis, computer vision, machine learning, or spatial dataset processing.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California.
- Duration: 10 to 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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