Vaccine Process Development Intern (Hybrid, 10–12 wks)

MSD; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. offers a 10–12 week Future Talent Program internship in its Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D division. Under a project mentor, you will perform lab-scale development and scale-up studies, aiming to create robust, scalable cell culture processes for vaccine production.

The role emphasizes independent work, teamwork, careful documentation, and adherence to safety, training, and company policies, with opportunities to contribute to early-stage development projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in BS/BA in listed scientific fields.
• Able to work full-time for 10–12 weeks starting May/June 2027.
• Ability to learn new techniques, maintain accurate records, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab-scale process development/scale-up studies.
• Develop robust, scalable cell culture processes for vaccine production.
• Support tech transfer to later development groups and run pilot-scale GMP campaigns as needed.
• Maintain materials/inventory and ensure lab safety and compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Record keeping

Lab skills

Communication

Education

BS/BA in Chemical/Biomedical/Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or closely related field

Tools

Fermentation

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Immunofluorescence

Virometry

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. offers a 10–12 week Future Talent Program internship in its Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D division. Under a project mentor, you will perform lab-scale development and scale-up studies, aiming to create robust, scalable cell culture processes for vaccine production.

The role emphasizes independent work, teamwork, careful documentation, and adherence to safety, training, and company policies, with opportunities to contribute to early-stage development projects.