Proteomics Discovery Co-op – Neuroscience Research

MSD

Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 111,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is offering a 6-month co-op in the Early Discovery Neuroscience team.

The position supports mass spectrometry-based proteomics studies, sample prep, DIA data analysis, and results communication within a multidisciplinary CNS drug discovery context. The ideal candidate is a student in biology/chemistry-related fields with hands-on lab experience and familiarity with DIA proteomics and software tools like Skyline, EncyclopeDIA, or Spectronaut.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a BS/BA/PhD program in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, analytical chemistry, bioengineering, neuroscience, pharmacology, computational biology, or a related scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

Support sample preparation for discovery and targeted proteomics studies using biological samples relevant to neuroscience research.
Assist with the execution, analysis, and troubleshooting of LC-MS-based proteomics workflows, with emphasis on DIA experiments.
Analyze and quality-check proteomics data using Skyline, EncyclopeDIA, Spectronaut, and/or comparable software.
Contribute to optimization and automation of proteomics sample-preparation workflows, including AssayMAP and/or KingFisher platforms when applicable.
Organize, interpret, graph, and communicate data clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders
Monitor and critically interpret published work to guide research and collaborate with members of other functional areas.