2027 Future Talent Program – Cellular Pharmacology – Intern
Merck
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Job summary
Merck is offering a Future Talent Program internship in Boston within our Research and Development Division. The role develops cellular biology and biochemistry skills through hands-on projects to assess cellular signaling and mechanisms of action.
Ideal candidates are enrolled undergrad/grad students in biological sciences with strong communications, a GPA of 3.2+, and interest in translational therapeutics. Full-time summer commitment June–August 2027.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as undergraduate or graduate student in biological sciences or related field.
- GPA 3.2 or higher.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate to investigate cellular aspects of in vitro pharmacology.
- Conduct cell-based assays to assess potency and signaling.
- Operate liquid handling stations and plate readers.
- Analyze and interpret data, troubleshoot experiments.
- Communicate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks 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 features internships that last up to 12 weeks 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.
Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.
The Cellular Pharmacology group at the department of Quantitative Biosciences is seeking an innovative and experienced intern with a strong background in Cell Biology and Biochemistry to join our Quantitative Biosciences Department at our Research Laboratories in Boston. The successful candidate will play an essential role in developing assays in cellular context for screening and translational relevance. The alignment of these screening and translational assays with biochemical, ex-vivo and in-vivo approaches will greatly enhance our capabilities in the discovery of innovative therapeutics.
- Working collaboratively with members of department to investigate cellular aspects of in vitro pharmacology efforts against a variety of targets across diverse therapeutic areas.
- This individual will be expected to conduct cell-based assays to understand potency, characterize cellular signaling and mechanisms of action.
- Work with liquid handling stations and plate readers [ Echo, Bravo, Lynx, Envision, PHERAstar, SPARK and Mesoscale]
- Independently analyze and interpret data, and trouble shoot experiments.
- Function and communicate effectively in a highly productive and multi-disciplinary environment.
- Candidates should have basic knowledge of cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology
- Candidates should have prior experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology
- Candidates should have highly motivated and driven and willing to take initiative to learn new science
- Candidates should be a strong team player
- Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Candidates should be comfortable using a PC computer and proficient in Windows-based operating systems and basic applications, such as spreadsheets and databases
- Candidates should have a GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Candidates must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, majoring in biological sciences or a related field
- Intern position commitment: Must be available for full-time for 10-12 weeks during the months of June - August 2027
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.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.
FTP2027
RL2027
Biochemical Assays, Biology, Biotherapeutics, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Biology, Cell Culture Techniques, Cellular Therapies, Clinical Research, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Design of Experiments (DOE), Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Experimental Methods, In Vitro Research, In Vivo Models, In Vivo Studies, Life Science, Mammalian Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Molecular Pharmacology, Pharmacology, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency
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Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
No relocation
No
No Travel Required
Not Applicable
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