About the role#
This Co-op position is part of the Future Talent Program within the Infectious Diseases and Vaccines group. You will join our Research and Development Division for up to 6 months. This role offers hands-on experience working alongside scientists to develop medicines and vaccines for viral or bacterial diseases.
What you'll do#
- Participate in one or more research projects.
- Assist scientists in developing treatments and preventative measures for diseases.
- Use laboratory strategies to address viral and bacterial health challenges.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's degree in biology or a related major.
- Experience with lab techniques like cell culture, transfection, bacterial handling, ELISAs, PCR, protein analysis, or DNA/RNA manipulation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Availability to work full-time on-site for up to 6 months starting in early June 2027.
- Preferred experience with immunological techniques such as ELISPOT, flow cytometry, or immunostaining.
- Preferred experience with virology or bacterial genetics.
- Familiarity with molecular biology software like DNASTAR or graphing software like GraphPad Prism.
Location & details#
- This position is located in West Point, Pennsylvania.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- The term for this program is Summer 2027.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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