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2027 Future Talent Program –Pharmaceutical Analysis and Digital Technology (PADT) and Large Molecule Analytical (LMA) - Co Op

Merck
September 08, 2026
Full-time
On-site
South San Francisco, CA
Other
Role: Co-op in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Digital Technology (PADT) or Large Molecule Analytical (LMA) supporting drug substance and drug product development through analytical method development and characterization. Responsibilities: conduct research on instrumentation and analytical techniques for small molecules, biologics, and vaccines; develop and interpret chemical, physical, and biological assays; document experiments and contribute data for scientific publications; participate in departmental meetings and project teams. Requirements: enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical/Biological Engineering, Materials Science, or Pharmaceutical Science; at least 2 years of study completed by June 2027; able to work full-time for 4-6 months starting early to mid-2027. Preferred skills include interest in analytical sciences for biologics/vaccines, laboratory skills, data analysis, and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. High-value: exposure to cutting-edge analytical instrumentation (mass spectrometry, NMR, high-throughput analysis), support for small and large molecule pipelines, collaboration with expert groups, involvement in scientific communication. Work setup: on-site at Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Boston, MA; South San Francisco, CA; no travel required.