Immunology & Bioanalysis Intern - Regulated Lab Research

Merck; Lower Gwynedd Township (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is offering an internship in the Regulated Bioanalytical Sciences group to support the FluoroSpot immunology workflow and data analytics within a 12-week program. You will learn and perform assays, document results, and present findings in an end-of-summer symposium.

The role emphasizes collaboration with scientists on global clinical development programs, adherence to GLP and GxP, and exposure to vaccine program support in a regulated lab setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a first- or second-year student at a US-accredited university majoring in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Data Science, Computer Science or related scientific discipline.
• Basic laboratory skills including pipetting and sterile techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop cellular immunology techniques including cell culture, ELISpot/FluoroSpot, and flow cytometry.
• Learn how to interpret results and analyze data using GraphPad PRISM and R.
• Document experiments and data analysis in Benchling.
• Work according to SOPs and regulatory guidance.
• Maintain accurate records in adherence with GxP documentation guidelines.

Skills

Pipetting

Sterile technique

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Verbal and written communication

Independence and teamwork

Education

Biology

Immunology

Biochemistry

Biomedical Engineering

Biotechnology

Data Science

Computer Science

Related scientific discipline

Tools

Benchling

GraphPad Prism

R

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Merck is offering an internship in the Regulated Bioanalytical Sciences group to support the FluoroSpot immunology workflow and data analytics within a 12-week program. You will learn and perform assays, document results, and present findings in an end-of-summer symposium.

The role emphasizes collaboration with scientists on global clinical development programs, adherence to GLP and GxP, and exposure to vaccine program support in a regulated lab setting.