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Bioprocess T echnology Solutions Co-op

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 Animal Health 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 Animal Health Bioprocess Technology Solutions (BTS) is seeking Co-ops who will operate as a fully-integrated member of a team. Day-to-day research for the co-op will focus on bioprocess and biotechnology development, vaccine formulation, and problem solving.

The BTS department develops the processing knowledge necessary to successfully scale-up and efficiently produce veterinary vaccines at a commercial scale. Development efforts focus on ensuring robust, cost-effective, safe, and advancing technologies for the manufacturing facilities to secure a competitive advantage in animal health for our company.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you.  To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and collaboration.  As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. The co-op is responsible for accurate data recording, experimental set-up techniques, interpretation of results, and safe lab practices.

We are seeking co-op candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi- functional environment. Candidates must have a minimum sophomore standing in a four-year bachelor program in a life science or engineering discipline. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their achievements in scientific coursework through academic transcripts. 

Co-op appointments are generally 4-6 months duration. Co-ops will receive an industry competitive stipend.

Qualifications

Education:

• Must have completed their Junior year towards a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Protein Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology, by May 2025.

Required: * *

• Candidates should have an interest in laboratory and manufacturing, solving scientific problems. 

• Enjoy working in a highly-collaborative team environment

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Applicants should have a science background and a working knowledge of basic laboratory techniques in life science, with a preference in virology and bacteriology field.

• General computer skills are essential, as are good communication skills and the ability to keep accurate records.

• Must be available for full-time employment for 4-6 months.

• The successful candidate is expected to be open to learn throughout the internship and to be thorough and methodical about planned experiments.

• The co-op should be committed to making an active contribution to team goals.

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$39,600.00-$105,500.00

FTP2025

MAH2025

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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

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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.

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

YES

Job Posting End Date:

11/11/2024

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Requisition ID: R309504