Infectious Diseases & Vaccines Co-op — Future Talent Program

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ offers a Future Talent Co-op in the Infectious Diseases and Vaccines group. You will gain hands-on experience working on projects with scientists developing medicines and vaccines for viral or bacterial diseases.

Ideal candidates have a biology background with lab techniques such as PCR or ELISAs and are available for a 6‑month in-person program starting in early June 2027.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree in biology or related major.
• Experience with molecular biology/lab techniques such as cell culture, PCR, ELISAs, or DNA/RNA manipulation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Available to work in-person full-time for up to 6 months starting June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Co-ops will work with scientists developing medicines and vaccines in ID and Vaccines.
• Contribute to projects using virology, microbiology, biochemistry, or immunology backgrounds.

Skills

Molecular biology

Laboratory techniques

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related major

Tools

DNASTAR

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ offers a Future Talent Co-op in the Infectious Diseases and Vaccines group. You will gain hands-on experience working on projects with scientists developing medicines and vaccines for viral or bacterial diseases.

Ideal candidates have a biology background with lab techniques such as PCR or ELISAs and are available for a 6‑month in-person program starting in early June 2027.