Merck
2026 Future Talent Program - Sterile Product Development - Co-op
Merck, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
2026 Future Talent Program - Sterile Product Development - Co-op
The Future Talent Program features a co-op opportunity 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.
Overview The Sterile Product Development department located in Rahway, NJ is seeking two co-ops who will work collaboratively in a team environment to help solve key challenges in formulation development of sterile pharmaceutical products across diverse modalities including small molecules, peptides, biologics, and nucleic acids.
Responsibilities
Utilization of a variety of physical and chemical characterization techniques to understand the physicochemical characteristics of small molecules, proteins, and peptides, and their formulations.
Utilization of modeling tools to assess formulation stability and performance.
Development of small-scale in vitro screening systems to predict formulation performance.
Planning and executing research related to the design, development and characterization of novel drug delivery approaches for drug candidates.
Participate in departmental and project team meetings to learn the drug development process; present research results in oral and written formats.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree (sophomore, junior, or senior) OR a graduate student pursuing a Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline.
Candidates must be available to work full-time for 6 months from June to December 2026.
Candidates must have completed a minimum of two (2) years of study toward a bachelor’s degree by June 2026.
Preferred Experience And Skills
Basic laboratory skills and research experience (electronic notebook recording, HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, safe lab practices).
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Salary The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD.
Additional Information
Current employees and contingent workers may have specific application links.
U.S. and Puerto Rico residents only.
Equal Employment Opportunity; accommodations available during the application/hiring process upon request.
Job Posting End Date: 11/03/2025
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Overview The Sterile Product Development department located in Rahway, NJ is seeking two co-ops who will work collaboratively in a team environment to help solve key challenges in formulation development of sterile pharmaceutical products across diverse modalities including small molecules, peptides, biologics, and nucleic acids.
Responsibilities
Utilization of a variety of physical and chemical characterization techniques to understand the physicochemical characteristics of small molecules, proteins, and peptides, and their formulations.
Utilization of modeling tools to assess formulation stability and performance.
Development of small-scale in vitro screening systems to predict formulation performance.
Planning and executing research related to the design, development and characterization of novel drug delivery approaches for drug candidates.
Participate in departmental and project team meetings to learn the drug development process; present research results in oral and written formats.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree (sophomore, junior, or senior) OR a graduate student pursuing a Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline.
Candidates must be available to work full-time for 6 months from June to December 2026.
Candidates must have completed a minimum of two (2) years of study toward a bachelor’s degree by June 2026.
Preferred Experience And Skills
Basic laboratory skills and research experience (electronic notebook recording, HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, safe lab practices).
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Salary The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD.
Additional Information
Current employees and contingent workers may have specific application links.
U.S. and Puerto Rico residents only.
Equal Employment Opportunity; accommodations available during the application/hiring process upon request.
Job Posting End Date: 11/03/2025
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