2026 Future Talent Program - Global Development Quality - Co-Op

Merck & Co. • Rahway, NJ

103d • $39,600 - $105,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our Company is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world's premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, our focus is directly fixed on this goal. Our Company's Research Laboratories is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow and will take our Company's leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics research and development (R&D) expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases. Within our Research Labs division, the Quality Assurance group is seeking 1 co-op who will work collaboratively in a team environment to help advance Quality throughout the drug development life cycle.

Requirements

• Candidates must be a current student pursuing a BS or MS degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• Candidates must be available to work full-time for a duration of 4 - 6 months, with a start date by June 8, 2026.
• Candidates must have strong organizational skills.
• Candidates must have demonstrated ability to take initiative and own deliverables.
• Candidates must have demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Candidates must have demonstrated the capability to develop innovative solutions to challenges.
• Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Spotfire.
• Capabilities for managing multiple tasks simultaneously, including leading small projects.
• Ability to contribute to a culture of high performance, out-of-the-box thinking, innovation and learning, empowerment, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead small projects and/or assist with important project-specific tasks.
• Develop collaboration tools to improve communication & coordination.
• Develop data visualization tools and solutions.
• Document review & management, including technical editing.
• Project management, including meeting coordination & facilitation.
• Provide quality-focused support of clinical manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree