2021 Bioprocess Technology Solutions Intern

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects.  These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our Animal Health division Bioprocess Technology Solutions (BTS) in Elkhorn, NE is seeking interns who will operate as a fully-integrated member of a team. Day-to-day research for the intern will focus on process and technology development, vaccine formulation, and problem solving.

The BTS department develops the processing knowledge necessary to successfully scale-up and efficiently produce veterinary vaccines at a commercial scale. Development efforts focus on ensuring robust, cost-effective, safe, and advancing technologies for the manufacturing facilities to secure a competitive advantage in animal health for our Company.

As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. The intern is responsible for accurate data recording, experimental set-up techniques, interpretation of results, and safe lab practices.

We are seeking intern candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi- functional environment.  Candidates must have a minimum sophomore standing in a four-year bachelor program in a life science or engineering discipline.  Candidates should be able to demonstrate their achievements in scientific coursework through academic transcripts. 

Summer Internship appointments are generally 9-12 weeks in duration. Summer interns will receive an industry competitive stipend. This position does not provide housing or relocation assistance.

Education:

• Must have completed their Junior year towards a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Protein Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology, by June 2021.

Required: 

• Candidates should have an interest in laboratory and clinical research, solving scientific problems. 
• Enjoy working in a highly-collaborative team environment
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Applicants should have a science background and a working knowledge of basic laboratory techniques in life science, with a preference in virology and bacteriology field.
• General computer skills are essential, as are good communication skills and the ability to keep accurate records.
• Must be available for full-time employment for 9 – 12 weeks during the months of June - August 2021.
• The successful candidate is expected to be open to learn throughout the internship and to be thorough and methodical about planned experiments.
• The intern should be committed to making an active contribution to team goals.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is only open to residents of the United States. Preference will be given to students in (Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota) and neighboring states.

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

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Requisition ID:R82348