2027 Future Talent Program - Quantitative Biosciences Cellular Pharmacology - Intern
Merck · CA, US
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About the Role
The Future Talent Program offers internships lasting up to 12 weeks with one or more projects. These opportunities within the Research & Development Division provide a platform for significant personal growth and help assess alignment with long-term career objectives. The Quantitative Biosciences Cellular Pharmacology & Lead Discovery team seeks a motivated student to collaborate with scientists, contributing to the discovery of novel medicines for cancer and cardiometabolic disorders by executing critical cellular assays.
Responsibilities
- Learn about different cellular assays used in drug development and discovery.
- Learn about laboratory automation and its role in improving robustness and increasing throughput.
- Execute cellular assays to support compound screening and mechanism of action studies.
- Engage with industry-standard data analysis tools and record keeping, including electronic lab notebooks and analysis software.
- Communicate data progress during internal meetings.
- Deliver a verbal presentation at the completion of training.
- Participate in scientific exchange with company scientists.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program in biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Completed at least 2 years of studies toward BS/BA or at least 1 year towards master’s/PhD by June of 2024.
- Available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in May or June of 2027.
- Experience with aseptic technique and good cell culture practice.
- Previous laboratory experience with cell biology techniques.
- Ability to work independently in a multi-functional, team-oriented environment.
Skills
- Scientific exploration
- Drug discovery research
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Strong academic achievement
- Self-motivated
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent record keeping
- Organizational skills
Location
- Rahway, NJ, USA
Work Type
- Full-time
- Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- BS/BA
- Master's
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- $FTP2027 RL2027
About the Company
- Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
- We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds.
- The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment.
- We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Equal Opportunity
- As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
- As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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- San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance