2027 Future Talent Program - Device Development & Technology - Device Technical Operations - Co-op
Role Overview
The Future Talent Program features Co-ops that last up to six (6) months and will include one or more projects.
These opportunities in our Research Labs can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
The Pharmaceutical Sciences & Device Development (PSDD) organization is a Global R&D division of our Research Labs which is responsible for translating therapeutic agents into functional drug & combination products that are optimized for patients’ benefit.
The mission of the Device Development & Technology (DD&T) group (within PSDD) is to discover, develop and commercialize superior inhaled, nasal and parenteral medical delivery devices supporting vaccines, biologics and small molecules requiring challenging and unique delivery routes.
We are seeking Co-op candidates 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 project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry.
In addition, the Co-op student will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats.
During your Co-op appointment you will work closely with & be mentored by an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a research project or projects.
We have one (1) Co-op position for 2027 at our Wilson, N.C. site which will focus on device & combination product production and processing development technology.
This is a full-time Co-op position.
Full Job Posting
Required Skills:
- Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Concept Development, Extrusions, Manufacturing Processes
Preferred Skills:
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- Employee Status:
- Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
- Relocation:
- No relocation
- VISA Sponsorship:
- No
- Travel Requirements:
- No Travel Required
- Flexible Work Arrangements:
- Shift:
- Not Indicated
- Valid Driving License:
- Hazardous Material(s):
- Job Posting End Date:
- 11/27/2026
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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.
- Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
- Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Qualifications
- Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Concept Development, Extrusions, Manufacturing Processes
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