Future Talent Co-Op: Analytical Chemistry & Data Innovation

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

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking co‑op students for its PADT and LMA Analytical divisions across Rahway, NJ and other U.S. locations.

The program focuses on developing novel analytical methodologies to support drug substance and drug product development, with exposure to mass spectrometry, NMR, and high-end instrumentation within a collaborative team. Co‑ops will contribute to problem solving in product and process characterization and gain experience in data analysis, academic excellence, and effective

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Available to work 4–6 months full-time starting early to mid-2027.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team environment to develop analytical methods for small molecules, vaccines, and biologics.
• Record experimental details in electronic notebooks and analyze data for internal publications.
• Present research results orally and in writing as part of departmental projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Strong academic performance

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s/PhD student

Tools

Mass spectrometry

NMR spectroscopy

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking co‑op students for its PADT and LMA Analytical divisions across Rahway, NJ and other U.S. locations.

The program focuses on developing novel analytical methodologies to support drug substance and drug product development, with exposure to mass spectrometry, NMR, and high-end instrumentation within a collaborative team. Co‑ops will contribute to problem solving in product and process characterization and gain experience in data analysis, academic excellence, and effective