2027 Future Talent Program – Discovery Immunology – Intern

MSD Malaysia; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia offers a Future Talent Program internship (up to 12 weeks) in our Research and Development Division. Interns will work on projects in discovery immunology, gaining hands-on experience in cell biology and molecular biology techniques.

We seek enrolled undergraduates or graduates with strong academics, communication, and teamwork. Responsibilities include learning CRISPR methods, mammalian cell culture, and assays such as qPCR, Western blot, ELISA, imaging, and flow cytometry.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Courses covering fundamentals of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or immunology.
• Strong academic performance and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute key cell biology and molecular biology techniques.
• Work with CRISPR methods, mammalian cell culture, and immunoassays.
• Contribute to projects in discovery immunology and readouts such as qPCR, Western blot, ELISA, imaging, and flow cytometry.

Skills

Cell culture

CRISPR methods

Molecular biology

qPCR

Flow cytometry

Immunology basics

Education

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

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 Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

We are seeking intern candidates at all levels with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment. Successful candidates will work within a diverse group of scientists in the Discovery Immunology group, studying new biology pathways relevant to the drug discovery process. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals to learn & execute key cell biology and/or molecular biology techniques including primary and cell line culture, genetic manipulations including various CRISPR methods, and assay development skills for various readouts including qPCR, Western blot, ELISA, imaging, and flow cytometry.

Intern position commitment: June – August 2027 (10 – 12 weeks)

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Must have taken courses covering fundamentals of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or immunology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Should be highly motivated and driven and willing to learn new science.
• Should possess basic knowledge of immunology, cell biology, and/or molecular biology.
• Should have prior experience with mammalian cell culture and immunoassays.
• Should be a strong team player.
• Should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Should be comfortable using a PC computer and proficient in Windows-based operating systems and basic applications, such as spreadsheets and databases.

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

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.

Key Information

• Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
• Relocation: No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
• Shift: Not Indicated
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): Yes
• Job Posting End Date: 10/9/2026. *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.