2027 Future Talent Program - Chemical Biology - Co-op

Merck • Cambridge, MA

14h • $39,108 - $111,111 • Onsite

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features co-ops that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research & 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's Research Lab's Chemical Biology group within Discovery Chemistry is seeking a co-op with a passion for scientific research, strong academic performance, communication skills, and the ability to work on cross-functional teams. We offer opportunities in our state-of-the-art science laboratories to solve fundamental synthetic or biological problems relevant to drug discovery and development, while functioning as a fully integrated member of the company project teams. Our Company's Chemical Biology (comprising of chemistry, proteomics, and cell pharmacology) focuses on providing novel, high-quality targets and expanding confidence on molecular mechanism of action for our key assets. The candidate will leverage their chemical and biological expertise to solve complex biological problems while working in both chemistry and biology laboratory spaces. The co-op will provide an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge on how our Company's Research Labs (RL) uses key technologies to create a synergistic toolbox for early discovery and beyond.

Requirements

• Candidates must be a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or related field
• Candidates must have completed at least two years of studies toward a PhD or equivalent degree by June 2027
• Candidates must be available to work full-time for approximately 6 months beginning in mid-2027
• Self-motivated, creative scientists with strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Some hands-on exposure to mammalian cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques
• Experience designing, optimizing, and developing novel cell-based assays for phenotypic screening is a plus
• Have a good understanding of biology concepts and chemical application to perturb biological systems
• Experience with liquid handlers in a plus
• Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Responsibilities

• Short, multi-step organic synthesis and chemical diversification to generate novel small molecule libraries
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and improve experiments
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, maintaining detailed laboratory records
• Participate in lab meetings and present research findings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern