2027 Future Talent Program – Large Molecule Analytical Sciences Co-op

MSD; Wilmington (DE); Ibrido; USD 40.000 - 111.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

MSD’s Future Talent Program offers a 6-month co-op in West Point, with opportunities to contribute to the GQLMAS team responsible for large molecule analytical methods, validation, troubleshooting, transfers, and reagent support.

You will gain hands-on GMP lab experience, perform method development, instrument qualifications, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork, with potential to support Wilmington Biotech.

Competenze

• Candidates must be currently working toward a BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a BS -OR- in a MS program in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Virology.

Mansioni

• Analytical method development, troubleshooting, validation, sample testing supporting process development/changes, analytical software qualifications, and laboratory start-up activities.
• Laboratory instrument qualifications and inventory management, with hands-on GMP experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and learn new techniques while maintaining thorough documentation.

Conoscenze

Pipettes

Balances

pH meters

Biosafety cabinets

Fume hoods

Cell culture techniques

ELISA

qPCR

HPLC

LC-MS

Instrument qualifications

Analytical writing

Formazione

Biology

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Molecular Biology

Microbiology

Virology

Strumenti

Analytical software qualifications

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

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 Manufacturing Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long‑term goals.

The Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (GQLMAS) team is responsible for the establishment and performance of commercial large molecule analytical techniques, including method development, validation, troubleshooting, transfers as well as stocking and supplying critical reagents to global laboratories. We collaborate with both internal teams and outsourced partners. Our team is fast paced, highly motivated, and focused on advancing our Company’s large molecule pipeline as well as supporting growth and performance of existing licensed products.

Specific job responsibilities could include analytical method development, troubleshooting, validation, sample testing supporting process development/changes, analytical software qualifications, and laboratory start‑up activities such as instrument qualifications and inventory management, all while providing hands‑on experience in a GMP environment.

Interested candidates should have the following:

Experience with pipettes, balances, pH meters, biosafety cabinets, and/or fume hoods

Experience with documenting experimentations including objectives, reagents, procedure, results, and conclusions

Experience in one or more of the following analytical laboratory techniques

Cell culture techniques:mammalian cell culture, cell‑based assays, virus plaque, virus TCID50

Attribute testing: ELISA, qPCR, protein concentration assays (e.g. UV280, SoloVPE, BCA), Bradford, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), capillary electrophoresis (CE), mass spectrometry (LC-MS, ICP-MS), light scattering detection, container closure integrity testing, compendial testing

Microbial techniques:kinetic turbidimetric/chromogenic, sterility, environmental monitoring, microbial limits testing

Analytical instrument qualifications

Ability to work independently and within a cross‑functional teams

Ability to learn new techniques

Good technical, communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Required Education and Experience:

Candidates must be currently working toward B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field

Education Minimum Requirement:

Minimum of three (3) years in a BS -OR- in a MS program in one of the following disciplines:

Biology

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Molecular Biology

Microbiology

Virology

Successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal and writing skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently. This position will be based out of West Point, with the potential to support Wilmington Biotech and the ability to support a 6‑month co‑op.

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:

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111

FTP2027

MD2027

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status:

Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

10/30/2026

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