2027 Future Talent Program – Discovery Immunology – Co-op (Cambridge, MA)
Merck
September 11, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Cambridge, MA
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Co-op Research Associate in immunology/molecular biology focusing on novel target roles in inflammatory and autoimmune indications. Responsibilities: perform cell culture, CRISPR editing, biochemical assays, cytokine assays (ELISA), RNA isolation, qPCR, flow cytometry, and microscopy; contribute to target studies within a collaborative R&D environment. Requirements: currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in biological sciences; available for full-time onsite work in Cambridge, MA for 4-6 months (Jan-Jun 2027); GPA 3.2+ preferred. HighValue: immunology, cell biology, molecular biology techniques, inflammation/autoimmune research, mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, cytokine assays, CRISPR, qPCR, microscopy, early-stage biotech R&D, collaborative multi-disciplinary environment. WorkSetup: full-time onsite in Cambridge; no travel required.