2026 Future Talent Program - Genome Sciences, Wet-Lab - Co-op

MSD • Cambridge, MA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Future Talent Program within the Research and Development Data, AI, and Genome Sciences (DAGS) Department is offering co-ops that last a period of six months. We have 1 lab-based position at our Cambridge, MA location. These projects are designed to enable students to further develop their skills and to evaluate if we are the right company for their long-term goals. We are seeking highly motivated and talented students with wet lab skillsets. The projects will be in one of the following areas: Genome Sciences (1 position, On Site Cambridge MA): Evaluate cutting-edge systems-level technologies for target discovery and validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings in group meetings. Document experimental results in electronic laboratory notebook.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a minimum of a Bachelor's degree program in Biological Sciences or a related field of study. Students enrolled in graduate programs (MS or PhD) are highly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must be available to work full-time for 6 months in 2026.
• Prior experience with NGS library preparation methods for single cell RNA sequencing is a MUST.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should have excellent academic achievement and analytical ability.
• Candidates should have demonstrated superior communication and interpersonal skills and must be able to work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Candidates may have interests/experience in ANY of the fields of molecular biology, immunology, oncology, cell biology, neuroscience, or genetics.
• Specific skill sets could include one or more of the following: primary cell/tissue culture, standard molecular biology techniques, genomic technologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cutting-edge systems-level technologies for target discovery and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings in group meetings.
• Document experimental results in electronic laboratory notebook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern