2026 Future Talent Program – Discovery Immunology – Co-op (Cambridge, MA) jobs in United States
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Merck · 3 hours ago

2026 Future Talent Program – Discovery Immunology – Co-op (Cambridge, MA)

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. They are seeking co-op candidates for their Discovery Immunology group in Cambridge, where students will contribute to drug discovery efforts and learn key techniques in immunology and molecular biology. This role offers a collaborative environment aimed at developing new technologies that drive therapeutic development.

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Responsibilities

Co-op students will be part of a highly collaborative and innovative scientific culture with the ultimate goal of learning new biology and chemistry and establishing new technologies that drive therapeutic development
Co-op students will work within a diverse group studying the role of novel targets in the context of inflammatory and autoimmune indications

Qualification

ImmunologyCell BiologyMolecular BiologyCRISPR EditingFlow CytometryBiochemical AssaysRNA IsolationQuantitative PCRMicroscopyPC ProficiencyTeamworkCommunication Skills

Required

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
Must be available for a 4–6-month period starting mid-2026
Must have availability to work full-time on site in Cambridge, MA

Preferred

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

Company

Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.59M
Key Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO

Leadership Team

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Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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