Chemical Biology Intern: Protein Interactions Lab

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

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Intern in its Future Talent Program within the Chemical Biology group of the Quantitative Biosciences department. The role focuses on advancing cellular biology through proximal labeling and protein interaction studies, with hands-on experience in modern drug discovery techniques.

The successful candidate will contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and collaboration with scientists in a fast-paced research environment during a 10–12 week period.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a biology/chemistry related field and interest in drug discovery research.
• Two years of undergraduate study completed by mid-2027 required.

Responsibilities

• Learn proximity labeling techniques to study protein interactions in human cell-based systems.
• Collaborate on proof-of-concept studies to evaluate platforms for identifying proteins captured via affinity-based enrichment.
• Analyze data and present findings to stakeholders; contribute to experimental strategy and troubleshooting.

Skills

Biology research experience

Education

BS/BA, MS or PhD in biology/chemistry/biochemistry/molecular biology/chemical biology or related field

2 years of bachelor’s studies completed by June 2027

Job description

Merck is seeking an Intern in its Future Talent Program within the Chemical Biology group of the Quantitative Biosciences department. The role focuses on advancing cellular biology through proximal labeling and protein interaction studies, with hands-on experience in modern drug discovery techniques.

The successful candidate will contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and collaboration with scientists in a fast-paced research environment during a 10–12 week period.