Formulation Development Co-op Job Co/Op Job in Summit, New Jersey US
Formulation Development Co-op Job Co/Op
Co/OpFormulation Development Co-op:PRE000300 Description Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. 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. Merck is seeking a qualified undergraduate or graduate student for a Co-Op to join the Bioprocess Development Division to help develop biologic products in Summit, New Jersey. In this lab based role, you will help support the development of high-dose subcutaneous (SC) formulation of therapeutic proteins. Strong background in protein crystallization and knowledge of protein structure and function is preferable. You will apply a variety of analytical and biophysical characterization techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy and calorimetry and many of the principles you have learned in the classroom on a pharmaceutical research project. You will also have the opportunity to interact with scientists in other functions of the company and learn and demonstrate Merck's leader behaviors. In addition to research, responsibilities include learning standard operating procedures (SOP) and safety procedures, writing technical reports and presenting technical data. This is a paid 6 month co-operative assignment targeted to start in June 2012, whereby a weekly stipend will be provided. Housing subsidy is not available as part of this program and if housing is required it must be funded 100% by the student. Qualifications Required: * Currently pursuing minimum of a BS/BA in: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field. * Must be available for a period of 6 months beginning June 2012. Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition #PRE000300. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Primary Location: US-NJ-Summit Job Type : Co/Op Employee Status: Regular Number of Openings: 1 *This job post was placed on PharmaDiversity Job Board with permission of this employer. If viewing this post anywhere else, the "apply" click should lead you to PharmaDiversity Job Board for authentic job post view with direct employer application. For application attention if web source is requested please use "PharmaDiversity" or "PharmaDiversity Job Board". Merck prefers that you apply to this job directly on their site