2027 Future Talent Program – Oral Formulation Sciences - Co-op

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia seeks a motivated student for a Summer 2027 Cooperative Education program in our Pharmaceutical Sciences division. The intern will explore formulation, drug delivery, and manufacturing process science for oral solid dosage products, under supervision in a lab/pilot plant setting.

The role emphasizes data analysis, hands-on lab work, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to develop medicines advancing human health.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a BS or MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline (expected no later than June 2028).
• Ability to learn and apply new scientific principles to daily responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to collate and conduct basic data analysis.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies basic principles to execute work in a lab or pilot plant environment to advance solid oral drug products.
• Supports manufacturing operations in pilot plant environments.
• Executes routine experiments and interprets data with guidance.
• Operates and troubleshoots equipment and processes.
• Learns practical lab/pilot plant skills for daily tasks.
• Collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Lab experience

JMP

Matlab

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Eng / Biomedical Eng / Pharmaceutical Sci

Tools

Matlab

JMP

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Research Labs Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our company's Pharmaceutical Sciences organization translates molecules to medicines, working from the discovery interface through registration stability manufacturing by designing, developing and scaling-up the formulation, device, and manufacturing process. Driving drug product design from the bench top to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing facilities, our Scientists use cutting edge science to transform drug delivery and manufacturing technology to positively impact patients.

The successful candidate will be a passionate Scientist with strong academic fundamentals and a drive to develop new medicines to improve human health. In this role, the individual will be responsible for exploring new formulation, drug delivery, and manufacturing process science for oral solid dosage products as part of a co-op experience starting in Summer 2027 and continuing through the fall semester.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develops and applies basic principles and scientific concepts to execute work in a laboratory or pilot plant environment to advance new solid oral drug products.
• Capability to support manufacturing operations in pilot plant environments.
• Executes routine experiments and data interpretation with appropriate technical guidance.
• Ability to operate and trouble shoot equipment and processes.
• Capable of learning practical laboratory/pilot plant skills and fundamental scientific principles to utilize as part of their daily responsibilities.
• Works well with others in collaborative team environments.

Education Minimum Requirement

Actively pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline (expected no later than June 2028).

Required Experience and Skills

• Ability to learn and apply new scientific principles to execution of daily responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to collate and conduct basic data analysis
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Prior experience in a laboratory environment
• Prior experience with statistical software (JMP, Minitab) and numerical analysis software (Matlab)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Passion to learn and develop as a pharmaceutical scientist

Salary

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD FTP2027 RL2027

Employment Details

Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date

10/9/2026

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