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Talent Program – Discovery Immunology – Co-op; Cambridge, MA)

Job in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Immunology Research
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39108 - 111111 USD Yearly USD 39108.00 111111.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: 2027 Future Talent Program – Discovery Immunology – Co-op (Cambridge, MA)

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts 4-6 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.

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts 4-6 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.

Co-op students will work within a diverse group studying the role of novel targets in the context of inflammatory and autoimmune indications. This is an exciting opportunity for BS, MS, and PhD level individuals with immunology, cell biology, and/or molecular biology experience to learn and execute key techniques including culturing primary human cells and cell lines, CRISPR editing, biochemical assay development, ELISA and other cytokine-based assays, RNA isolation and quantitative PCR, and flow cytometry/FACS and microscopy.

Additionally, successful candidates will have invaluable opportunities to develop and expand their professional networks.

We are seeking co-op candidates with strong academic performance, communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Co-op position commitment: 4-6 months full-time
- January through June, 2027

Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be currently enrolled in school (through the co-op term) as an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in biological sciences or a related field.
  • Candidates must be available for a 6 month period starting at the beginning of 2027.
  • Availability to work full-time on site in Cambridge, MA.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Basic knowledge of cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, and/or related wet lab techniques.
  • Prior experience with mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry and/or immunoassays.
  • Highly motivated and driven and willing to take initiative to learn new science.
  • Strong team player.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Comfortable using a PC computer and proficient in Windows-based operating systems and basic applications, such as spreadsheets and databases.
  • 3.2 GPA 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

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.

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st
- Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

Yes

Job Posting End Date

10/16/2026

  • A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition

R416226

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