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Merck lists this 2027 Future Talent Program – Large Molecule Analytical Sciences Co-op opportunity in wilmington, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
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 Manufacturing Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long‑term goals.
Job Description
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 Manufacturing Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long‑term goals.
The Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Sciences (GQLMAS) team is responsible for the establishment and performance of commercial large molecule analytical techniques, including method development, validation, troubleshooting, transfers as well as stocking and supplying critical reagents to global laboratories. We collaborate with both internal teams and outsourced partners. Our team is fast paced, highly motivated, and focused on advancing our Company's large molecule pipeline as well as supporting growth and performance of existing licensed products.
Specific job responsibilities could include analytical method development, troubleshooting, validation, sample testing supporting process development/changes, analytical software qualifications, and laboratory start‑up activities such as instrument qualifications and inventory management, all while providing hands‑on experience in a GMP environment.
Interested Candidates Should Have The Following
Experience with pipettes, balances, pH meters, biosafety cabinets, and/or fume hoods
Experience with documenting experimentations including objectives, reagents, procedure, results, and conclusions
Experience in one or more of the following analytical laboratory techniques
Cell culture techniques: mammalian cell culture, cell‑based assays, virus plaque, virus TCID50
Attribute testing: ELISA, qPCR, protein concentration assays (e.g. UV280, SoloVPE, BCA), Bradford, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), capillary electrophoresis (CE), mass spectrometry (LC‑MS, ICP‑MS), light scattering detection, container closure integrity testing, compendial testing
Microbial techniques: kinetic turbidimetric/chromogenic, sterility, environmental monitoring, microbial limits testing
Analytical instrument qualifications
Ability to work independently and within a cross‑functional teams
Ability to learn new techniques
Good technical, communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Required Education And Experience
Candidates must be currently working toward B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field
Education Minimum Requirement
Minimum of three (3) years in a BS -OR- in a MS program in one of the following disciplines:
Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Virology
Successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal and writing skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently. This position will be based out of West Point, with the potential to support Wilmington Biotech and the ability to support a 6‑month co‑op.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Salary Range
The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111
FTP2027
MD2027
US And Puerto Rico Residents Only
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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. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
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Worksite address
wilmington, DE, 19894, US
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