Virology Discovery Intern – Viral Vector Research

MSD; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 5,000 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance €500

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is offering an internship in Life Sciences/Molecular Virology within the Discovery & Technology department.

You will contribute to early-stage research on recombinant viral vector-based vaccines, participate in design, rescue and testing of vaccine candidates, and work with a skilled technician and project leader in a collaborative setting. The role requires a final-year BSc or MSc in Life Sciences, interest in virus/vaccine research, and strong English/Dutch communication.

Qualifications

• Final year BSc or MSc student in Life Sciences.
• Familiarity with molecular biology, cell culture, viruses or vaccines preferred.
• Excellent Dutch and/or English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Availability for 6–9 months, 4–5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Recombinant virus technologies.
• Tissue culture techniques.
• Critical scientific thinking.
• Presenting and communicating results.
• Providing a fresh perspective to the department.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Cell Culture Techniques

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Project Management

Recombinant DNA Technology

Life Science

Education

BSc Life Sciences

MSc Life Sciences

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is offering an internship in Life Sciences/Molecular Virology within the Discovery & Technology department.

You will contribute to early-stage research on recombinant viral vector-based vaccines, participate in design, rescue and testing of vaccine candidates, and work with a skilled technician and project leader in a collaborative setting. The role requires a final-year BSc or MSc in Life Sciences, interest in virus/vaccine research, and strong English/Dutch communication.