2027 Future Talent Program - Vivarium - Co-Op

Merck; West Point (PA); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 111.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Merck is offering a 6-month Cooperative (Co-op) education program in our Laboratory Animals Resources (LAR) division, located in West Point, PA. Co‑Ops will participate in vivarium projects across multiple species, with exposure to in vivo drug discovery and development, clinical case support, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves collaboration with ongoing projects, preparation and presentation of vivarium-related reports, and opportunities to develop skills while contributing to drug

Formación

• Enrolled in or pursuing an Associate's Degree with hands-on experience, or a BS/MS in Animal Science, Veterinary tech, Biology, Pharmacology or related discipline.
• ALAT certification preferred.
• In‑Vivo laboratory experience preferred.
• In‑Vivo husbandry experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with vivarium projects across multiple laboratory animal species under supervision.
• Support clinical cases, monitor infectious diseases and coordinate husbandry.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and ongoing qualification of vivarium programs.
• Prepare and present reports on vivarium topics related to training and research projects.

Conocimientos

ALAT certification

In-Vivo laboratory experience

In-Vivo husbandry experience

Educación

Associate's Degree or BS/MS in Animal Science or related

Descripción del empleo

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 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

Laboratory Animals Resources (LAR) helps advance high-quality drug candidates into development by assisting in defining the non‑clinical safety and selectivity of lead compounds. LAR provides collaborative research in animal model development, veterinary medical and animal care, research facility management and also responds to regulatory questions in support of drug registration.

With management and guidance from LAR Directors/Sr. Directors, Veterinary Technicians and Vivarium Managers, Co‑Ops will participate in a variety of Vivarium projects across multiple laboratory animal species at or Company's Research Laboratories. Activities will be appropriate to the degree of the candidate, involving a range of experiences from assisting with clinical cases, monitoring of infectious diseases, coordinating husbandry and support of regulatory compliance plus ongoing qualification of vivarium programs.

Collaboration with ongoing in vivo drug discovery and development projects is expected, to include assisting with the implementation of special projects to facilitate advancements in laboratory animal care or use, consistent with research requirements. Co‑Ops are expected to prepare and present several reports vivarium scientific topics related to their training and ongoing research projects.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Locations

West Point, PA

Education

Candidates should currently be enrolled in or in pursuit of an Associate's Degree that has a practical / hands on experience requirement, or a BS/MS in: Animal Science, Animal veterinary tech., Biology, Pharmacology or relevant discipline

Preferred

• ALAT certification
• In‑Vivo laboratory experience
• In‑Vivo Husbandry experience

Required

• Must be available for a period of 6 consecutive months in 2027, with the beginning to be determined based on college program requirements

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.

FTP2027

RL2027

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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Los Angeles Residents Only

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Requirements

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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 Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

11/27/2026

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Requisition ID

R412853