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2027 Future Talent Program - Sterile Product Development – Co-op

Merck
September 08, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Supply Co-op focusing on formulation development of sterile drug products of diverse modalities, including small molecules, peptides, biologics, and nucleic acids. Responsibilities: collaborate on projects involving physicochemical characterization, formulation stability assessment, modeling tools, in vitro screening systems, and novel drug delivery design; participate in departmental meetings and present research findings. Requirements: current undergraduate (sophomore or above) or graduate student pursuing a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Engineering, or related field; minimum two years of study completed by June 2027; strong academic record (GPA β‰₯3.0), basic laboratory skills (HPLC, spectroscopy), effective communication, teamwork, and safety practices. High-Value: co-op in pharmaceutical sciences, formulation development, sterile drug products, diverse modalities, drug delivery research, early-phase development. WorkSetup: Rahway, NJ; full-time for 4-6 months; no travel required.