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Talent Program - Discovery Oncology; Boston, MA Co-op

Job in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
  • Science
    Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39108 - 111111 USD Yearly USD 39108.00 111111.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

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 Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Responsibilities Of The Discovery Oncology Co‑op May Include
  • Design, execute, interpret, and report in vitro experiments.
  • Assist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell‑based assays.
  • Communicate data clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders.
  • Monitor, review, and critically interpret published work to guide your own research.
  • Collaborate with members of other functional areas, including medicinal chemistry, in vivo and in vitro pharmacology, and genetics.
Required Education And Skills
  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA degree in biological sciences or a related discipline.
  • Candidates must be available to work full‑time for up to (6) consecutive months beginning in early to mid‑2027.
  • Candidates must be enrolled in a co‑op program through their college or university.
  • Candidates must have a strong desire to develop knowledge of oncology drug discovery.
  • Candidates must have experience with basic laboratory procedures, such as pipetting, solution preparation, and plate‑based assays. Experience with molecular biology is a plus.
  • Candidates must have experience with basic mammalian cell culture.
  • Candidates must have demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis.
Preferred Experience And Skills
  • Candidates should be strong collaborators with excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of lab reports and presentations.
  • Candidates should have strong attention to detail.
  • Candidates should have prior research experience.

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

The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.

FTP
2027

RL2027

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.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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