About the role#
The Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) group supports the discovery and development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and peptide-drug conjugates (PDCs). This co-op position offers hands-on experience in drug metabolism, bioanalysis, and high-resolution mass spectrometry. You will work alongside scientists on oncology drug discovery programs over a period of up to 6 months.
What you'll do#
- Perform in vitro assays to investigate ADC and PDC biotransformation and catabolism.
- Analyze LC-HRMS data to identify and characterize drug conjugate catabolites.
- Develop automated tools for data processing, visualization, and reporting.
- Prepare technical summaries of your project findings.
- Present your outcomes at the end-of-summer intern/co-op symposium.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's or Ph.D. program in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Data Science, or a related field.
- Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry and data analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Familiarity with mass spectrometry data processing tools.
- Familiarity with PK, ADME, or drug discovery concepts.
- Familiarity with cell culture is a plus.
- Experience with Python, R, or similar analytical tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California, United States.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $39,108 to $111,111.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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