Pharma Analytics Co-op: Innovate Drug Characterization

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

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking co-op students for a 4–6 month program across Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Boston, MA; South San Francisco, CA. You will collaborate in analytical science to develop methodologies impacting drug substances and products, and present results in oral and written formats.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant science programs, with strong academics, teamwork, and communication skills; 3.0 GPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical/Biological Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field.
• Must be available to work full-time for 4–6 months beginning in early to mid‑2027.
• Must have completed at least two years of studies toward a bachelor's degree by June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Co-ops will work in a team environment at state‑of‑the‑art laboratories to develop analytical methodologies.
• Participate in meetings and document experimental details in electronic notebooks; analyze and interpret data for internal publications.

Skills

Analytical sciences interest

Lab notebook

Analytical instrumentation

Communication skills

Teamwork

GPA 3.0 or higher

Multi‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry/Engineering

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking co-op students for a 4–6 month program across Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Boston, MA; South San Francisco, CA. You will collaborate in analytical science to develop methodologies impacting drug substances and products, and present results in oral and written formats.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant science programs, with strong academics, teamwork, and communication skills; 3.0 GPA preferred.