Upstream Vaccine Process Development Co-op

MSD Malaysia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, a global health care leader, invites applications for a scientific co-op in Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D. Under a project mentor, you will perform lab-scale development and scale-up studies, contributing to vaccine production processes and technology transfer in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, rigorous record-keeping, and clear scientific communication.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in BS/BA in chemical/biomedical/biological field or closely related.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Available to work full-time 4-6 months in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab-scale process development and scale-up studies.
• Develop robust, scalable cell culture processes for vaccine production.
• Support lab-scale fermentation or cell culture and in-process assays.
• Assist technology transfer and GMP campaign preparation and closeout.
• Maintain training records and uphold laboratory safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Lab skills

Record keeping

Communication

Organization

Education

BS/BA in related field

Tools

Immunofluorescence

Flow cytometry

Virology analysis

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, a global health care leader, invites applications for a scientific co-op in Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D. Under a project mentor, you will perform lab-scale development and scale-up studies, contributing to vaccine production processes and technology transfer in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, rigorous record-keeping, and clear scientific communication.