2027 Future Talent Program – Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Summer – Co Op
Merck · South San Francisco (grand Ave), CA
ResearchFull-time$40k–$111kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck's Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department seeks a co-op student for a 4-6 month research role in South San Francisco. The position involves formulation development and manufacturing of oral, sterile, and specialty pharmaceutical products across small molecules, peptides, biologics, and vaccines.
What they're looking for
- Currently enrolled sophomore, junior, senior undergraduate or graduate student in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Engineering
- Available for full-time work 4-6 months during 2027
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- Basic laboratory skills including HPLC, spectroscopy, and electronic notebook recording
- Prior research experience and safe laboratory practices
What you'll be doing
- Execute research projects in formulation development, polymer composites, or lipid-based delivery systems
- Collaborate with experienced pharmaceutical scientists and multidisciplinary teams on drug development
- Participate in departmental and project team meetings
- Present research results in oral and written formats
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