MSD-posted 3 months ago
$39,600 - $105,500/Yr
Full-time • Intern
5,001-10,000 employees

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 Labs 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 Research Laboratories Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies organization is responsible for translating a therapeutic agent into a functional drug product optimized for patients. Within this organization, Oral Formulation Sciences is responsible for addressing drug delivery and manufacturing science challenges to bring forward a new generation oral drug product, including tablets and capsules. Based in Rahway, NJ, the team is seeking Co-Op students looking for an extended duration immersive experience in pharmaceutical research and who can help advance scientific understanding through the exploration of novel research programs. Responsible for an essential delivery modality to enable patient access and new treatments, co-ops will have an opportunity to explore a range of scientific topics relevant to the field, including but not limited to i.) amorphous solid dispersions, ii.) controlled release formulation development, iii.) continuous manufacturing technology development, iv.) formulation and process design for oral delivery of macrocyclic peptides, and v.) deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning to drug product design. This extended duration experience will allow students to advance scientific understanding within the field and while cultivating essential professional skills that will benefit the student in their future career. We are seeking co-op candidates at all levels 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 research project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry. The co-ops will have the opportunity to build a working knowledge of physicochemical and mechanical characterization techniques, device development, and/or drug product manufacturing. In addition, the co-op student will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats.

  • Participate in departmental and research project team meetings.
  • Explore scientific topics relevant to pharmaceutical research.
  • Build a working knowledge of physicochemical and mechanical characterization techniques.
  • Engage in device development and/or drug product manufacturing.
  • Present research results in both oral and written formats.
  • Currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Engineering.
  • Currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a Masters or PhD in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Engineering.
  • Available to work full-time for up to 6 consecutive months beginning in May or June of 2026.
  • Completed at least 2 years of studies toward bachelor’s degree by June 2026.
  • Prior experience in a laboratory environment.
  • Prior experience with statistical software (JMP, Minitab) and numerical analysis software (Matlab).
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Passion to learn and develop as a pharmaceutical scientist.
  • Full-time Co-Op position.
  • Salary range: $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD.
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