Pharmaceutical Sciences Co-op: Drug Delivery R&D

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

Job summary

Merck in South San Francisco, CA, invites a co-op student to join the Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department for up to 6 months. You will work on drug delivery and solid state analyses as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The project scope includes oral, sterile, and specialty formulations and opportunities to present findings. Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant programs, demonstrate strong academic performance, and show basic lab experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled as undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors or graduate students pursuing relevant degrees.
• Available to work full-time for up to 4–6 months in 2027.
• Interest in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies; strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team to solve challenges in formulation development and manufacturing.
• Participate in departmental/project meetings and present results orally and in writing.
• Assist in research projects across oral, sterile, and specialty dosage forms.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Sciences interest

Laboratory skills

GPA 3.0+

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Engineering

Job description

Merck in South San Francisco, CA, invites a co-op student to join the Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department for up to 6 months. You will work on drug delivery and solid state analyses as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The project scope includes oral, sterile, and specialty formulations and opportunities to present findings. Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant programs, demonstrate strong academic performance, and show basic lab experience.