2027 Future Talent Program - Vivarium - Co-Op

MSD Malaysia; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. offers a 6-month Future Talent Co-op in our Research and Development Division at West Point, PA. Trainees will engage in vivarium projects across several laboratory animal species under guidance from LAR Directors/Sr. Directors and vivarium managers.

Eligible candidates are enrolled in an Associate's Degree or pursuing a BS/MS in Animal Science, veterinary tech, biology, or pharmacology. ALAT certification and in-vivo experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• The program requires an Associate's Degree or higher with practical hands-on experience.
• ALAT certification is preferred for vivarium work.
• In-vivo laboratory and husbandry experience are desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in vivarium projects across multiple laboratory animal species.
• Support in clinical case work, disease monitoring and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate husbandry and care activities under supervision.
• Contribute to reports on vivarium topics related to training and research projects.
• Prepare and present several vivarium-related topics during the training period.

Skills

ALAT certification

In-Vivo laboratory experience

In-Vivo husbandry experience

Education

Associate's Degree with hands-on experience OR BS/MS in Animal Science/Animal Vet Tech/Biology/Pharmacology

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 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 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 $39,108 through $111,111.

FTP2027 RL2027

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

TravelRequirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job PostingEndDate

10/9/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.