2027 Future Talent Program - Infectious Diseases and Vaccines - Intern
Merck · West Point, PA
OtherFull-time$40k–$111kCompany career page
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Role summary
A 12-week summer internship in the Infectious Diseases and Vaccines group within Research and Development, offering hands-on experience developing medicines and vaccines for viral and bacterial diseases. Candidates should have backgrounds in virology, microbiology, biochemistry, or immunology.
What they're looking for
- Currently pursuing minimum Bachelor's degree in biology or related field
- Laboratory experience with cell culture, transfection, bacterial handling, ELISAs, PCR, or protein analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Available to work full-time in-person for up to 12 weeks from late May to early June 2027
- Preferred experience with immunological techniques such as flow cytometry or ELISPOT
- Preferred familiarity with molecular biology software or graphing software like GraphPad Prism
What you'll be doing
- Participate in one or more research projects within infectious diseases and vaccines development
- Conduct laboratory work using molecular biology and immunological techniques
- Contribute to medicine and vaccine development efforts using cutting-edge technologies
- Support scientists in research focused on treatment and prevention strategies
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Infectious Disease
Privacy & handoff
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