2027 Future Talent Program Neuroscience Discovery Co-op
Merck · West Point, PA · 1 mo ago
Administrative$40k–$111k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Future Talent Program features co-ops that last 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. Our company’s Neuroscience team is seeking a motivated and technically skilled co-op student majoring in the biological sciences, pharmacology or bioengineering. The student should have strong interest in neuroscience and learning about Central Nervous System (CNS) drug discovery. Successful candidates will be able to work independently and will be expected to proactively collaborate with colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the planning and execution of in vitro and/or in vivo experiments that may encompass establishing cell-based model systems, high throughput screening, immunoassays and performing biochemical and immunohistochemical analysis of tissues to support the identification and validation of novel targets to treat CNS diseases.
- Actively participate in the positive and critical scientific dialogue that supports our mission of drug discovery.
- Design, execute, interpret and report in vitro and/or in vivo experiments.
- Assist in developing, executing,