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

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

Job summary

MSD's Future Talent Program offers internships up to 12 weeks in our Animal Health Bioprocess Technology Solutions division, providing development opportunities and a view into long-term goals with MSD. Interns will work as fully integrated team members on bioprocess and vaccine formulation projects, with data recording, experimental setup, and safe lab practices emphasized from day one.

Summer internships run 10-12 weeks; candidates must be sophomores in life science or engineering and open to

Qualifications

• Currently a sophomore in a 4-year bachelor program in life science or engineering.
• Interest in laboratory and manufacturing; solve scientific problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Able to work full-time for 12 weeks starting May 24, 2027.
• Open to learning; thorough and methodical about planned experiments.
• Commitment to contributing to team goals.

Responsibilities

• Support vaccine research through laboratory studies, sample prep, data collection, and process evaluation.
• Analyze data, keep accurate records, summarize findings.
• Assist with troubleshooting process-related challenges in vaccine production.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Lab techniques

Teamwork

Communication

Record keeping

Virology focus

Science background

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

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 sophomore standing in a four-year bachelor program in a life science or engineering discipline. Candidates should have a minimum sophomore standing in a four-year bachelor program in a life science or engineering discipline.

Summer Internships are 10-12 weeks in duration.

Education

• Must have completed their Junior year towards a Bachelor’s degree inLife Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Protein Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology, by May 2027.

Required qualifications

• Candidates should have an interest in laboratory and manufacturing, 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 12 weeks starting May 24, 2027.
• 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.

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.

Salary range

The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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