Job Description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features cooperative (co-op) assignments that last 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 Research & Development Division's Biologics Process Research and Development in Kenilworth, NJ, are seeking co-ops who will work collaboratively in a team environment at our state-of-the-art laboratories to develop novel Bio-process technologies and methodologies. Day-to-day research for the co-op will focus on solving key challenges in biopharmaceutical process development, process characterization, and manufacturing.

The co-ops will be exposed to:

* State-of-the-art bioprocessing approaches, equipment, and facilities used for manufacturing modern biopharmaceuticals.

* Fundamentals bioprocessing necessary to solve problems as a member of an integrated team in support of the large molecule pipeline at our company.

* Expert groups in the areas of cell line development and screening, upstream process development, downstream process development, cell line engineering, high throughput screening, media development, -omics, and continuous processing,

The co-ops in Bioprocess R&D will also participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry. The co-ops 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 which may follow from the co-op. Co-ops will have the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skill sets via refinement of laboratory skills, introduction to new experimental techniques, exposure to current challenges in bioprocess research, and perspectives on the practical aspects of drug development. In addition, the co-op student will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats.

We are seeking co-op candidates at all levels with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi- functional environment.

Required Education and Experience:

* Candidates must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's, Masters, or PhD degree in Chemistry, Biology (e.g. Cell Biology, Virology), Biochemistry, Chemical/Biological Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science or a related discipline.

* Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (6) months beginning in mid 2021.

* Candidates must be residing within the 50 US states (or Washington, DC) during the entirety of the assignment if working remotely.

* Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of studies toward bachelors degree by June 2021.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

* Candidates should have significant interest in biopharmaceuticals.

* Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as: lab notebook recording, use of instrumentation, analysis and interpretation of data, and safe lab practices.

* Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we follow the science that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Specified

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Number of Openings:

2
Requisition ID:R110419