Talent Program Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences - Intern

Merck · West Point, Pennsylvania, USA · $39,908–$111,111 per year

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Job Description The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Lab Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our Research & Development Division’s Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies organization is responsible for translating a therapeutic agent into a functional drug product optimized for patients.

The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department in West Point and PA, Boston, MA, are seeking summer interns…

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Job Description The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Lab Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our Research & Development Division’s Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies organization is responsible for translating a therapeutic agent into a functional drug product optimized for patients.

The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department in West Point and PA, Boston, MA, are seeking summer interns who will work collaboratively in a team environment to help solve key challenges in formulation development and manufacturing of oral, sterile, and specialty (inhaled, implantable) pharmaceutical products including small molecule, peptides biologics and vaccines. The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department is a multidisciplinary research group that provides drug delivery, solid state and solution chemistry tools in Drug Discovery and Early Development. Potential research projects include, but are not limited to the following: Engineering polymer/API composite particles for injectable formulations Characterization and formulation of biologics drugs Alternative drug delivery options for peptides Design, formulation, and characterization of lipid based delivery systems We are seeking intern candidates at all levels with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi- functional environment.

The interns will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, the intern student will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats. During your internship appointment you will work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a research project.

Required

Education

And

Experience

Candidates must be a currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing a bachelor’s degree OR a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Engineering. Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) weeks from June - August 2027. Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of studies toward bachelor’s degree by June 2024.

Preferred

Experience

And Skills Candidates should have significant interest in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies. Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as: electronic notebook recording, HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, and safe lab practices. Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Salary

Range The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD FTP 2027 RL2027 US And Puerto Rico Residents Only Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Requirements

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. For more information about personal rights under the U.S.

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