2027 Future Talent Program - Discovery Neuroscience - Co-op

Merck; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time co-op intern to support mass spectrometry-based proteomics research within the Neuroscience team. You will focus on sample preparation, DIA data analysis, and workflow optimization to accelerate CNS drug discovery.

You will prepare biological samples, assist with LC-MS/DIA experiments, and analyze proteomics data using Skyline, EncyclopeDIA, and Spectronaut, while helping automate sample-prep workflows and collaborating across

Qualifications

• Enrolled in BS/BA/PhD with at least 2 years of coursework completed.
• Full-time availability for 6 months in early to mid-2027.
• Hands-on biology/chemistry lab experience.
• Foundational knowledge of proteins, peptides, chromatography, MS, and data analysis software.

Responsibilities

• prepare biological samples
• assist with LC-MS/DIA experiments
• analyze and quality-check proteomics data using Skyline, EncyclopeDIA, Spectronaut
• contribute to automation of sample-prep workflows
• collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams supporting CNS drug discovery
• communicate findings clearly

Skills

Biology lab skills

Chemistry lab skills

Proteomics knowledge

MS data analysis basics

Data analysis software

Education

BS/BA/PhD in biology/biochemistry/chemistry/bioengineering/neuroscience or related field

Tools

Skyline

EncyclopeDIA

Spectronaut

AssayMAP

KingFisher

Job description

Role

Support mass spectrometry-based proteomics research within the Neuroscience team as a co-op intern, focusing on sample preparation, DIA data analysis, and workflow optimization.

Responsibilities

• prepare biological samples
• assist with LC-MS/DIA experiments
• analyze and quality-check proteomics data using Skyline, EncyclopeDIA, Spectronaut
• contribute to automation of sample-prep workflows
• collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams supporting CNS drug discovery
• communicate findings clearly

Requirements

• enrolled in a BS/BA/PhD in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, bioengineering, neuroscience, or related field, with at least 2 years of coursework completed
• full-time availability for 6 months in early to mid-2027
• hands-on experience in biology/chemistry lab procedures
• foundational knowledge of proteins, peptides, chromatography, MS, and data analysis software

Preferred

• coursework or research in proteomics, analytical chemistry, bioinformatics
• experience with LC-MS/MS sample prep, DIA analysis, automation platforms like AssayMAP/KingFisher
• interest in CNS drug discovery and biomarkers

High Value

proteomics, mass spectrometry, DIA workflow, neuroscience research, early discovery stage.

Work Setup

full-time, paid co-op in early 2027; no travel required.