Co-op: Pharma Analysis & Digital Tech - Future Talent

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ offers a Future Talent Program co-op, lasting 4–6 months, with hands-on projects in pharmaceutical analysis and digital tech. You will join a team in state-of-the-art labs and contribute to drug substance and drug product development.

The program exposes you to core instrumentation, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional groups. You will document experiments in electronic notebooks and present findings orally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree.
• Must be available to work full-time for 4–6 months starting early–mid 2027.
• Completed at least 2 years of study toward a bachelor's degree by June 2027.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in analytical science projects across small molecules, vaccines, or biologics.
• Record experimental details in electronic notebooks and analyze data.
• Present research results orally and in writing to teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s/PhD in Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry/Engineering/Materials Science/Pharmaceutical Science or related

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ offers a Future Talent Program co-op, lasting 4–6 months, with hands-on projects in pharmaceutical analysis and digital tech. You will join a team in state-of-the-art labs and contribute to drug substance and drug product development.

The program exposes you to core instrumentation, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional groups. You will document experiments in electronic notebooks and present findings orally and in writing.