2027 Future Talent Program - DNA Encoded Library - Co Op
About The Position
The Future Talent Program offers cooperative education opportunities lasting up to six months and including one or more projects. These opportunities are in the Research and Development Division. The Affinity Selections Team seeks a co-op interested in using DNA-encoded library (DEL) technology to accelerate early drug discovery. The co-op will apply complementary modern capabilities to support the small-molecule pipeline. The work includes developing DEL selection methodologies, screening proteins of interest for small-molecule binders, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, learning industry-standard laboratory practices and rigorous experimental documentation, and presenting findings orally and in writing to the department. There may be a potential pathway to co-authorship on scientific publications and presentations. Candidates should demonstrate excellent academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multifunctional environment. The position is for a current student enrolled in a B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. program in a relevant discipline.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. program in biochemistry, chemical biology, biophysics, chemistry, or a related discipline.
- A foundation in standard biochemical techniques.
- Excellent academic performance, communication skills, and teamwork, with the ability to work in a multifunctional environment.
Nice To Haves
- More than three months of continuous, hands-on scientific laboratory experience performing biochemical and molecular biology experiments, such as gel electrophoresis and PCR.
- High motivation to tackle affinity selection challenges and design new assays.
Responsibilities
- Use biochemical and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques to develop new DNA-encoded library selection methodologies.
- Screen proteins of interest for small-molecule binders using DNA-encoded library technology.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop insight into DEL technology and early drug discovery processes.
- Learn and follow industry-standard laboratory practices, including rigorous experimental documentation.
- Present findings to the department in oral and written formats.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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