2027 Future Talent Program - Vivarium - Intern

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck offers a Future Talent Program internship of up to 12 weeks in our Research and Development Division. Interns will work with Laboratory Animals Resources (LAR) to support in vivo programs, disease monitoring, and regulatory-related activities, culminating in a final training report.

West Point, PA is the location. Candidates should be enrolled in an accredited Veterinary Medical program or pursuing AS/BS/MS in Animal Science, Biology, Pharmacology or a related field; ALAT certification and

Qualifications

• Must be available for 10-12 weeks, beginning May 2027.
• Candidates should currently be enrolled in an accredited Veterinary Medical program or pursuing AS/BS/MS in Animal Science, Biology, Pharmacology or relevant discipline.
• ALAT certification preferred; in-vivo laboratory experience preferred; in-vivo husbandry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical cases and monitoring of infectious diseases.
• Coordinate husbandry and aspects of personnel management.
• Collaborate with in vivo drug discovery and development projects.
• Prepare and present a final report on training and research experience.

Education

Veterinary Medical program enrollment or AS/BS/MS in Animal Science, Biology, Pharmacology or relevant discipline

In-Vivo laboratory experience

In-Vivo husbandry experience

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.

Laboratory Animals Resources (LAR) helps advance high-quality drug candidates into development by assisting in defining the non-clinical safety and selectivity of lead compounds. LAR provides collaborative research in animal model development, veterinary medical and animal care, research facility management and also responds to regulatory questions in support of drug registration.

Under general supervision of Director/Sr. Director and Vivarium Managers, interns will be exposed to the comprehensive and specialized professional Vivarium program for a variety of laboratory animal species at our Company's Research Laboratories. Activities will be appropriate to the degree of the candidate, involving a range of experiences from assisting with clinical cases, monitoring of infectious diseases, coordinating husbandry and aspects of personnel management. Collaboration with ongoing in vivo drug discovery and development projects is expected, to include assisting with the implementation of special projects to facilitate advancements in laboratory animal care or use, consistent with research requirements. Interns are expected to prepare and present a final report on their training and research experience.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Locations

West Point, PA

Education

• Candidates should currently be enrolled an accredited Veterinary Medical program or in pursuit of a AS/BS/MS in: Animal Science, Biology, Pharmacology or relevant discipline

Preferred

• ALAT certification
• In-Vivo laboratory experience
• In-Vivo husbandry experience

Required

Must be available for a period of 10-12 weeks, beginning May 2027

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 $39,108 through $111,111.

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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

10/9/2026

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