Future Talent Co-op in Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in South San Francisco, CA is offering a co-op within the Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department.

The program provides hands-on experience in translating a therapeutic agent into a functional drug product, with projects spanning oral, sterile, and specialty formulations. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, present results, and gain exposure to drug delivery and analytical techniques.

Qualifications

• Enrolled undergraduate sophomore to senior, or graduate student pursuing Masters/PhD in relevant fields.
• Available to work full-time for up to 4-6 months in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team environment on formulation development challenges.
• Present research results orally and in writing to project teams.
• Work closely with an experienced scientist on a research project.
• Participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide broad perspective.

Skills

Basic laboratory skills

HPLC experience

Analytical chemistry knowledge

Electronic notebook experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Engineering

Graduate student pursuing Master's or Ph.D. in the same fields

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in South San Francisco, CA is offering a co-op within the Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department.

The program provides hands-on experience in translating a therapeutic agent into a functional drug product, with projects spanning oral, sterile, and specialty formulations. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, present results, and gain exposure to drug delivery and analytical techniques.