About the role#
The Future Talent Program offers a 24-week co-op experience within our Research and Development Division. You will contribute to automation and engineering projects while gaining insight into our work environment. This is a full-time, paid position.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and execute complex experiments.
- Gather requirements by collaborating with scientists and engineers.
- Build components and programs, then determine how they work together.
- Create diagrams and models to guide users.
- Ensure instrumentation and programs run as intended.
- Coordinate with internal teams and third-party partners on implementation strategies.
- Perform experiment execution, data collection, and analysis.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS/BA program in Biology, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Availability for the full 24-week period.
- Knowledge of basic biological techniques, computer programming, mechanical design, and workflow execution.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies.
- Coursework involving lab experience.
- Robotics programming experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: West Point, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time co-op.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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