About this opportunity
Merck lists this 2027 Future Talent Program - Vivarium - Co-Op opportunity in west point, Pennsylvania. 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 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
Laboratory Animals Resources (LAR) helps advance high‑quality drug candidates into development by assisting in defining the non–clinical safety and selectivity of lead compounds. LAR provides collaborative research in animal model development, veterinary medical and animal care, research facility management and also responds to regulatory questions in support of drug registration.
With management and guidance from LAR Directors/Sr. Directors, Veterinary Technicians and Vivarium Managers, Co‑Ops will participate in a variety of Vivarium projects across multiple laboratory animal species at or Company's Research Laboratories. Activities will be appropriate to the degree of the candidate, involving a range of experiences from assisting with clinical cases, monitoring of infectious diseases, coordinating husbandry and support of regulatory compliance plus ongoing qualification of vivarium programs.
Collaboration with ongoing in vivo drug discovery and development projects is expected, to include assisting with the implementation of special projects to facilitate advancements in laboratory animal care or use, consistent with research requirements. Co‑Ops are expected to prepare and present several reports vivarium scientific topics related to their training and ongoing research projects.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Locations
West Point, PA
Education
Candidates should currently be enrolled in or in pursuit of an Associate's Degree that has a practical / hands on experience requirement, or a BS/MS in: Animal Science, Animal veterinary tech., Biology, Pharmacology or relevant discipline
Preferred
ALAT certification
In‑Vivo laboratory experience
In‑Vivo Husbandry experience
Required
Must be available for a period of 6 consecutive months in 2027, with the beginning to be determined based on college program requirements
Salary Range
The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.
US And Puerto Rico Residents Only
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Requirements
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.
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San Francisco Residents Only
We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Employee Status
Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)
Relocation
No
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Shift
1st - Day
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
N/A
Job Posting End Date
10/9/2026
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Worksite address
west point, PA, 19486, US
Who can apply
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