Merck
2026 Future Talent Program - Analytical Research & Development - Co-Op
Merck, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
Overview
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 Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its legacy for over a century. Our company’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. Our Research & Development Division is a true scientific research facility that will take our company’s leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecules, vaccines, and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases. Locations
The co-ops are located in Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Boston, MA; South San Francisco, CA. Position Details
This is a full-time 4-6 month co-op position. Education Requirements
Candidates must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in Chemistry, Biology (e.g., Cell Biology, Virology), Biochemistry, Chemical/Biological Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related discipline. Required Experience and Skills
Candidates must be available to work full-time for 4-6 months beginning in early to mid-2026. Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of study toward a bachelor’s degree by June 2026. Preferred Experience and Skills
Candidates should have significant interest in analytical sciences for small molecules, vaccines, and/or biologics. Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as: lab notebook recording, use of analytical instrumentation, analysis and interpretation of data, and safe lab practices. Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Role and Responsibilities
The co-ops will work collaboratively in a team environment at state-of-the-art laboratories to develop novel analytical methodologies that impact drug substance and drug product development. Day-to-day research will focus on solving key challenges in product and process characterization. The co-ops will be exposed to various expert groups in screening and high-throughput analysis, molecular and materials characterization, structural elucidation including high-end mass spectrometry and NMR techniques, separation-based techniques, assays for critical attributes of drug products, immunoassays, cell-based assays, labeled-compound analyses, trace metals analyses, and advanced statistical and data analytics/machine learning processes. They will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process and will be responsible for accurate electronic notebook recording of experimental details and for analysis and interpretation of data that may be used for internal or external scientific publications. They will have opportunities to refine laboratory skills and present research results orally and in writing. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment. Notes
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company. Salary range: $39,600.00–$105,500.00 USD. Job Posting Details
Job posting end date: 11/3/2025. A job posting is effective until 11:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Please ensure you apply no later than the day before the end date. Compliance and Employment Details
Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term). Relocation: No relocation. VISA Sponsorship: No. Travel Requirements: No Travel Required. Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable. Shift: 1st - Day. Valid Driving License: No. Hazardous Materials: Possibly. Required Skills:
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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 Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its legacy for over a century. Our company’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. Our Research & Development Division is a true scientific research facility that will take our company’s leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecules, vaccines, and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases. Locations
The co-ops are located in Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Boston, MA; South San Francisco, CA. Position Details
This is a full-time 4-6 month co-op position. Education Requirements
Candidates must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in Chemistry, Biology (e.g., Cell Biology, Virology), Biochemistry, Chemical/Biological Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related discipline. Required Experience and Skills
Candidates must be available to work full-time for 4-6 months beginning in early to mid-2026. Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of study toward a bachelor’s degree by June 2026. Preferred Experience and Skills
Candidates should have significant interest in analytical sciences for small molecules, vaccines, and/or biologics. Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as: lab notebook recording, use of analytical instrumentation, analysis and interpretation of data, and safe lab practices. Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Role and Responsibilities
The co-ops will work collaboratively in a team environment at state-of-the-art laboratories to develop novel analytical methodologies that impact drug substance and drug product development. Day-to-day research will focus on solving key challenges in product and process characterization. The co-ops will be exposed to various expert groups in screening and high-throughput analysis, molecular and materials characterization, structural elucidation including high-end mass spectrometry and NMR techniques, separation-based techniques, assays for critical attributes of drug products, immunoassays, cell-based assays, labeled-compound analyses, trace metals analyses, and advanced statistical and data analytics/machine learning processes. They will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process and will be responsible for accurate electronic notebook recording of experimental details and for analysis and interpretation of data that may be used for internal or external scientific publications. They will have opportunities to refine laboratory skills and present research results orally and in writing. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment. Notes
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company. Salary range: $39,600.00–$105,500.00 USD. Job Posting Details
Job posting end date: 11/3/2025. A job posting is effective until 11:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Please ensure you apply no later than the day before the end date. Compliance and Employment Details
Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term). Relocation: No relocation. VISA Sponsorship: No. Travel Requirements: No Travel Required. Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable. Shift: 1st - Day. Valid Driving License: No. Hazardous Materials: Possibly. Required Skills:
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