2025 University Recruiting - Bioprocess Technology Solutions Co-op

Merck • Millsboro, DE, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 5d ago

Job Description

Bioprocess Technology 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 bio process and bio technology 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

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

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.

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