Chemical Biology Intern — Protein Interactions

MSD Malaysia; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is offering a 12-week internship in our Research and Development Division in Cambridge, MA, as part of the Future Talent Program. Interns will work on projects that contribute to advancing our understanding of cellular biology and drug discovery.

The successful candidate will learn proximity labeling techniques, collaborate on proof-of-concept studies, analyze data, and present findings. Candidates must be pursuing a science degree and be available May–August 2027 for full-time work.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree (BS/BA, MS, or PhD) in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical biology, or related field.
• Have completed at least two years of studies toward a bachelor's degree by June 2027.
• Available to work full-time for approximately 10-12 weeks from late May - August 2027.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in research areas relevant to biology or drug discovery.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Familiarity with protein analysis methods (e.g., Western Blotting, ELISA).
• Experience with molecular biology techniques used to study protein-protein interactions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and scientific communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply proximity labeling techniques to investigate protein interactions in human cell-based systems
• Collaborate with team members to design and execute proof-of-concept studies to evaluate platforms for identifying and quantifying proteins captured via affinity-based enrichment
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, presenting findings to stakeholders
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions to develop experimental strategies and troubleshoot technical challenges

Job description

MSD Malaysia is offering a 12-week internship in our Research and Development Division in Cambridge, MA, as part of the Future Talent Program. Interns will work on projects that contribute to advancing our understanding of cellular biology and drug discovery.

The successful candidate will learn proximity labeling techniques, collaborate on proof-of-concept studies, analyze data, and present findings. Candidates must be pursuing a science degree and be available May–August 2027 for full-time work.