Job Description

　　The Future Talent Program features internships that last 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our company's Research Labs 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 Discovery Oncology team is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled student majoring in the biological sciences or pharmacy for an internship opportunity. The applicant should have a strong interest in cancer research and learning about oncology drug discovery. Successful candidates will be able to work independently and will be expected to proactively collaborate with colleagues.

　　Interns will work with a scientific mentor to develop and carry out cell-based and/or biochemical assays to characterize new therapeutic targets and potential therapeutic molecules. Techniques used may include primary and cancer cell line culture, proliferation assays, isolation of immune cell subsets, and flow cytometry.

　　Responsibilities of the oncology discovery intern may include:

　　Assist in design, execution, interpretation and reporting of in vitro experimentsAssist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell assaysCommunicate data clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholdersMonitor, review, and critically interpret published work to guide your own researchCollaborate with members from other functional areas, including medicinal chemistry, in vivo and in vitro pharmacology and genetics

　　Education:

　　Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program or higher education in biological sciences or a related discipline

　　Required Education and Skills:

　　Candidate must be able to commit to full-time onsite employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning June 2024Candidates must have a strong desire to develop knowledge of oncology drug discoveryCandidates must have experience with basic lab procedures: pipetting, solution preparation, plate assaysCandidates must have experience with basic mammalian cell cultureCandidates must have demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis

　　Preferred Experience and Skills:

　　Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of lab reports and presentationsCandidates should have strong attention to detailCandidates should have prior research experience

　　We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

　　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

　　FTP2024

　　MRL2024

　　Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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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, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or 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".

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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:

　　On-Site

　　Shift:

　　1st - Day

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　YES

　　Requisition ID:R257572