2021 Single Cell Sequencing / Spatial Transcriptomics Computational Biology Co-Op
Organisation Name: Merck
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The Future Talent Program features cooperative (co-op) opportunities that last for up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. We are seeking a 6-month co-op in bioinformatics/computational biology/data science, with passion and interest in single cell sequencing and/or spatial transcriptomics platforms, to join the Genome Sciences team within the Department of Genetics & Pharmacogenomics (GpGx) at our Research & Development Division in Boston. Our mission is to develop high-throughput cutting-edge technologies to better understand disease mechanism and to identify and validate new targets and biomarkers. Our group utilizes innovative genetic screening (i.e., Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats - CRISPR) and multi-omics single cell approaches such as simultaneous Ribose Nucleic Acid (RNA) and protein profiling (i.e., RNA expression and protein sequencing - REAP-seq), immune repertoire profiling, CRISPR droplet sequencing - CROP-seq/Perturb-Seq, and Spatial Transcriptomics to impact all stages of the drug development pipeline from pre-clinical to clinical development. Genome Sciences collaborates closely with the discovery therapeutic areas (i.e., oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiometabolic disease), pharmacology, and ChemBio groups within the Discovery, Preclinical and Early Development (DPED) organization to utilize these technologies to pursue key biological questions. The responsibilities of the candidate include but are not limited to: Participate in design of experiments utilizing multi-omics single cell sequencing and/or spatial transcriptomics technologies to discover novel targets and mechanisms of action for our compounds. Perform hands-on data analysis of single cell sequencing and/or spatial transcriptomics projects. Implement new computational methods and pipeline if needed. Required Education and Skills: Candidates must be currently enrolled in a minimum of a master's degree program in a relevant field of study. Candidates must be available to work full-time for 6 months beginning in January of 2021. Candidates must have experience with analysis of Next Generation Sequencing data especially RNA-seq. Candidates must have familiarity with R or Python coding and Bash shell scripts. Candidate must have strong communication and collaboration, including an ability to effectively communicate experimental design, results and conclusions Preferred Experience and Skills: Candidates should have experience of analyzing single cell sequencing or spatial transcriptomic data sets. Candidates should have experience with image analysis. We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe. Who we are … We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world. What we look for … In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth. INVENT. IMPACT. INSPIRE. FTP2021 US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@msd.com For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit: EEOC Poster EEOC GINA Supplement? OFCCP EEO Supplement OFCCP Pay Transparency Rule We are an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Specified Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Number of Openings: 1
