DNA-Encoded Library Research Co-op for Drug Discovery

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. Rahway, NJ invites a cooperative student to join the Affinity Selections Team and contribute to our DEL-enabled discovery efforts in early drug research.

This six-month co‑op will immerse you in biochemical and molecular biology workflows, with hands-on learning and opportunities to present findings. You'll develop skills in DEL methodologies, protein screening, experimental documentation, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary group, with potential for coauthorship on

Qualifications

• Foundation in standard biochemical techniques.
• Experience in biochemical and molecular biology experiments.

Responsibilities

• Use DEL technology to develop new selection methodologies.
• Screen proteins for small molecule binders using DEL.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team on DEL/early discovery.
• Learn industry-standard lab practices and document experiments rigorously.
• Present findings orally and in writing; potential for coauthorship.

Skills

Biochemical techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD candidate in biochemistry or related

Job description

Merck & Co. Rahway, NJ invites a cooperative student to join the Affinity Selections Team and contribute to our DEL-enabled discovery efforts in early drug research.

This six-month co‑op will immerse you in biochemical and molecular biology workflows, with hands-on learning and opportunities to present findings. You'll develop skills in DEL methodologies, protein screening, experimental documentation, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary group, with potential for coauthorship on