Discovery Pharma Sciences Co-op: Formulation

Merck & Co.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in South San Francisco, CA seeks a co-op in the Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department to work in a team on formulation development and manufacturing for oral, sterile, and specialty products, including small molecules, peptides, biologics, and vaccines.

You will participate in project meetings, present results orally and in writing, and work closely with an experienced scientist on a research project. This is a rich learning opportunity in drug development at a global company.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing a bachelor's degree OR a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Engineering.
• Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to 4-6 months during 2027.

Responsibilities

• Work on formulation development and manufacturing of oral, sterile, and specialty pharmaceutical products including small molecules, peptides, biologics, and vaccines.
• Present research results orally and in written formats and collaborate with an experienced scientist on a research project.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Laboratory experience

GPA 3.0+

Education

Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Engineering

Tools

HPLC

Spectroscopy

Job description

Merck & Co. in South San Francisco, CA seeks a co-op in the Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department to work in a team on formulation development and manufacturing for oral, sterile, and specialty products, including small molecules, peptides, biologics, and vaccines.

You will participate in project meetings, present results orally and in writing, and work closely with an experienced scientist on a research project. This is a rich learning opportunity in drug development at a global company.