Translational Immunogenicity Intern: ADA Bioanalysis

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

Job summary

Merck invites applicants to join the Future Talent Program, a 12-week internship in our Regulated Bioanalytical Sciences group within Research and Development. You'll contribute to translational immunogenicity projects and gain exposure to regulated bioanalysis, assay strategy, and data interpretation in a pharmaceutical setting.

You will work on preclinical ADA data, analyze NHP samples, and prepare technical summaries.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in a scientific field as listed.
• Internship duration 10–12 weeks between May and August 2027.
• Enrollment as full-time student after internship.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of preclinical ADA assay data using established bioanalytical methods.
• Analyze available NHP sample data and compare assay signal patterns across testing conditions.
• Assist with data organization, quality checks, and interpretation of assay trends.
• Explore approaches to improve the scientific interpretation of preclinical immunogenicity findings.
• Summarize results in translational immunogenicity risk assessment for biologics.
• Prepare technical summaries and present outcomes at the end-of-summer intern symposium.

Skills

AI/ML tools

Scientific communication

MS Office proficiency

Data interpretation

Independent teamwork

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Biology

Immunology

Biochemistry

Biomedical Engineering

Biotechnology

Data Science

Computer Science

Related scientific discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Merck invites applicants to join the Future Talent Program, a 12-week internship in our Regulated Bioanalytical Sciences group within Research and Development. You'll contribute to translational immunogenicity projects and gain exposure to regulated bioanalysis, assay strategy, and data interpretation in a pharmaceutical setting.

You will work on preclinical ADA data, analyze NHP samples, and prepare technical summaries.