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2027 Future Talent Program – Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences - Intern

MerckAdded 8d ago

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What you'll do

  • Develop and manufacture oral, sterile, and specialty pharmaceutical products.
  • Collaborate with scientists on formulation research and drug delivery projects.
  • Present research findings through oral and written reports.

What they're looking for

  • Undergraduate or graduate students in science or engineering fields.
  • Must have completed two years of undergraduate studies by June 2024.
  • Available for a 12-week full-time internship from June to August 2027.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA with basic laboratory and research experience.

Pay and perks

  • Salary range is $39,908 - $111,111 USD.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Lab Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our Research & Development Division's Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies organization is responsible for translating a therapeutic agent into a functional drug product optimized for patients. The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department in West Point and PA, Boston, MA, are seeking summer interns who will work collaboratively in a team environment to help solve key challenges in formulation development and manufacturing of oral, sterile, and specialty (inhaled, implantable) pharmaceutical products including small molecule, peptides biologics and vaccines. The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department is a multidisciplinary research group that provides drug delivery, solid state and solution chemistry tools in Drug Discovery and Early Development.

Potential research projects include, but are not limited to the following

  • Engineering polymer/API composite particles for injectable formulations
  • Characterization and formulation of biologics drugs
  • Alternative drug delivery options for peptides
  • Design, formulation, and characterization of lipid based delivery systems

We are seeking intern candidates at all levels with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi- functional environment. The interns 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 intern student will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats. During your internship appointment you will work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a research project.

Required Education and Experience

  • Candidates must be a currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing a bachelor's degree OR a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Engineering.
  • Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) weeks from June - August 2027.
  • Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of studies toward bachelor's degree by June 2024.

Preferred Experience and Skills

  • Candidates should have significant interest in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies.
  • Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as: electronic notebook recording, HPLC, spectroscopy, analytical techniques, and safe lab practices.
  • Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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: $39,908 - $111,111 USD

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: 10/9/2026

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