2027 Future Talent Program - Bioprocess Technology Solutions (BTS) - Intern

MSD Malaysia; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 106,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking interns for the Animal Health BTS unit to join a fully-integrated team for 12 weeks starting May 2027. You will perform data recording, experimental set-up, and interpretation of results while practicing safe lab protocols.

Eligibility includes sophomore standing in life sciences or engineering with strong communication and teamwork skills and a keen interest in laboratory and manufacturing work within a multi-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Sophomore standing in a four-year bachelor program in life science or engineering.
• Junior year towards a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Protein Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology, by May 2027.
• Strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support animal health vaccine support and manufacturing projects through laboratory studies, sample preparation, data collection, and process evaluation.
• Analyze experimental data, maintain accurate records, and summarize findings to support technical and business decisions.
• Assist with troubleshooting and solving scientific or process-related challenges associated with vaccine production.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams to gain exposure to commercial vaccine development and bioprocessing operations.

Skills

Data recording

Lab techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Sophomore standing in a four-year bachelor program

Junior year towards B.S. in Life Science or related field

Job description

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

Our company's Animal Health Bioprocess Technology Solutions (BTS) is seeking interns who will operate as a fully-integrated member of a team. Day-to-day research for the intern will focus on bioprocess and biotechnology 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.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and collaboration. 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 have a minimum junior year towards a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Protein Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology, by May 2027. Candidates should have an interest in laboratory and manufacturing, solving scientific problems, excellent oral and written communication skills, a science background and working knowledge of basic laboratory techniques in life science, with a preference in virology and bacteriology field, general computer skills, good communication skills and the ability to keep accurate records. Must be available for full-time employment for 12 weeks starting May24, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Support animal health vaccine support and manufacturing projects through laboratory studies, sample preparation, data collection, and process evaluation.
• Analyze experimental data, maintain accurate records, and summarize findings to support technical and business decisions.
• Assist with troubleshooting and solving scientific or process-related challenges associated with vaccine production.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams to gain exposure to commercial vaccine development and bioprocessing operations.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD FTP2026 AH2027

Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 10/16/2026

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment.

We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century.