Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
2026 Future Talent Program - Genome Sciences, Wet-Lab - Co-op
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
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 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. Projects
The projects will be in one of the following areas: Genome Sciences (1 positions, On Site Cambridge MA) : Evaluate cutting-edge systems-level technologies for target discovery and validation. Implement 3D cell culture techniques, such as organoids and co-culture, to model disease complexity and micro-environment interactions. Employ CRISPR-Cas9 technology to perform gene knockouts, knock-in, and other genetic manipulations in cellular models. Generate and characterize disease-relevant cell lines, including the establishment of stable report cell lines for target 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.
Required Education and Skills
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. Candidates must have excellent academic achievement and analytical ability. Candidates must have demonstrated superior communication and interpersonal skills and must be able to work well in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Candidates should have interests/experience in ANY of the fields of molecular biology, immunology, oncology, cell biology, neuroscience, or bioinformatics. Specific skill sets should include one or more of the following: primary cell/tissue culture, stem cell biology, standard molecular biology techniques, genomic technologies, flow cytometry, single cell methodologies.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate\'s relevant skills, experience, and education.
Salary range
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025
Requisition ID:
R364604
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
EEOC
Equal Employment Opportunity statements and related rights information are provided as part of the job posting. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC Know Your Rights and related pages as applicable.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work model as described in the posting. This guidance does not apply to roles designated as remote or to positions where in-person attendance is required.
Legal notices : Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully. Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written agreement will be the sole property of the company.
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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 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. Projects
The projects will be in one of the following areas: Genome Sciences (1 positions, On Site Cambridge MA) : Evaluate cutting-edge systems-level technologies for target discovery and validation. Implement 3D cell culture techniques, such as organoids and co-culture, to model disease complexity and micro-environment interactions. Employ CRISPR-Cas9 technology to perform gene knockouts, knock-in, and other genetic manipulations in cellular models. Generate and characterize disease-relevant cell lines, including the establishment of stable report cell lines for target 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.
Required Education and Skills
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. Candidates must have excellent academic achievement and analytical ability. Candidates must have demonstrated superior communication and interpersonal skills and must be able to work well in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Candidates should have interests/experience in ANY of the fields of molecular biology, immunology, oncology, cell biology, neuroscience, or bioinformatics. Specific skill sets should include one or more of the following: primary cell/tissue culture, stem cell biology, standard molecular biology techniques, genomic technologies, flow cytometry, single cell methodologies.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate\'s relevant skills, experience, and education.
Salary range
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025
Requisition ID:
R364604
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
EEOC
Equal Employment Opportunity statements and related rights information are provided as part of the job posting. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC Know Your Rights and related pages as applicable.
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work model as described in the posting. This guidance does not apply to roles designated as remote or to positions where in-person attendance is required.
Legal notices : Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully. Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written agreement will be the sole property of the company.
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