2027 Future Talent Program –Bioanalytical Sciences - Intern
Merck · West Point, PA
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Role summary
A 12-week summer internship in regulated bioanalytical sciences supporting vaccine and biologic development. The intern will design and optimize automated assays, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and regulated pharmaceutical environments.
What they're looking for
- Currently pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, or related field
- Experience with basic laboratory techniques including pipetting and solution preparation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Prior laboratory research experience preferred
- Foundational knowledge of monoclonal antibodies or immunology concepts preferred
What you'll be doing
- Design and execute experiments to miniaturize ligand-binding assays from 96-well to 384-well format
- Analyze experimental data and recommend optimizations for assay performance
- Collaborate with automation, bioanalytical, and assay development scientists on project objectives
- Prepare technical summaries and presentations documenting project findings
- Present outcomes at end-of-summer intern symposium
Compensation$39,108 through $111,111
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