2026 Future Talent Program - Device Development & Technology - Co-op

MSD

84d • $39,600 - $105,500

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features Co-ops that last up to six (6) months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Labs can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies (PSCS) organization is a Global R&D division of our company Research Labs (RL) whose responsible for translating therapeutic agents into a functional drug & combination product that are optimized for patients’ benefit. The mission of the Device Development (DD) group (within PSCS) is to discover, develop and commercialize superior inhaled, nasal and parenteral medical delivery devices supporting vaccines, biologics and small molecules requiring challenging and unique delivery routes. We are seeking Co-op candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment. The Co-ops 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 Co-op student will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats. During your Co-op appointment you will work closely with & be mentored by an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a research project or projects. We have two (2) Co-op positions for 2024 at our Rahway, NJ site which will focus on (1) Human Factors (HF) Engineering, and (2) device & combination product characterization.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a college/institution and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical, Industrial Design, or equivalent field (M.S. and Ph.D. candidates are strongly preferred).
• Availability for up to a 6-month Co-op at Rahway, NJ site.
• Solid medical device and/or combination product testing knowledge.
• Strong understanding of basic engineering skills and scientific principles.
• Fundamental analytical characterization skills, i.e. test method development, data analysis & result interpretation.
• Ability to work independently in a laboratory setting, including awareness of standard laboratory safety practice.
• Experience with mechanical testing, imaging, and measurement equipment and techniques.
• Excellent collaboration, ideation, and prototyping skills.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling & 2D drawing creation (e.g. Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc...).
• Awareness of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing and stack-up analysis.
• Basic understanding of various manufacturing processes & automation equipment.
• Fluency in finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, formal presentation) and proven ability to collaborate with and across various multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical devices, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental and project team meetings.
• Provide a broad perspective on the drug development process.
• Present research results in both oral and written formats.
• Work closely with and be mentored by an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on research projects.

Benefits

• Salary range: $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees