2027 Future Talent Program - Discovery Oncology (Boston, MA) – Co-op
Merck · Boston (MA Parcel B Laboratory), MA
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Role summary
Merck's Discovery Oncology team in Boston seeks a motivated undergraduate student for a 6-month co-op in oncology drug discovery. The role involves designing and executing biochemical and cell-based assays to characterize therapeutic targets under scientific mentorship.
What they're looking for
- Currently enrolled in BS/BA in biological sciences or related discipline
- Available for full-time work up to 6 consecutive months starting early-to-mid 2027
- Enrolled in college or university co-op program
- Experience with basic laboratory procedures and mammalian cell culture
- Demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis
- Strong interest in oncology drug discovery and cancer research
What you'll be doing
- Design, execute, interpret, and report in vitro experiments
- Develop, execute, and troubleshoot new cell-based assays
- Communicate data clearly to teams and stakeholders
- Review and critically interpret published research to guide experiments
- Collaborate with medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and genetics teams
Compensation$39,108-$111,111
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Oncology
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