MSD Research Intern Quantitative Biosciences 

Singapore, Singapore 

598136830

Job Description

Project description

The primary objective of this project is to explore and assess the advantages of genome editing applied to mRNA therapeutics strategies developed by our team. The successful candidate will apply advanced vector designs to express constructs of interest (e.g. reporters, payloads…) and select desired attributes (expression levels, homogeneity, stability, SNR) for use in mRNA therapeutic applications.

The successful candidate will

• Develop critical scientific, communication, and organizational skills that are directly relevant to the global healthcare research sector.
• Gain practical experience in scientific research and cultivate the ability to implement advanced techniques and solutions applied to molecular and cell biology, genome editing, and imaging technologies.
• Work as a team to achieve goals and identify the most effective strategies to perform scientific research.

Experience and Skills:

• Eager to work as a team in a research-intensive environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory-based methodologies such as molecular biology, cell culture, genome editing, microscopy.
• Prior laboratory experience with cell culture and molecular biology is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to critically analyse data and reflect on experimental outcomes constructively.
• Willingness to openly discuss and communicate challenges encountered during experiments.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude.

Current Contingent Workers apply

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Not Applicable

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