About the role#
MSD offers a co-op opportunity within the Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D division. This program lasts 4-6 months and provides hands-on experience in the research division. You will work under the direction of a project mentor and contribute to early-stage process development projects.
What you'll do#
- Perform lab-scale process development and scale-up studies.
- Develop efficient, scalable cell culture processes for vaccine production.
- Support lab-scale fermentation, in-process assays, and process engineering.
- Maintain and coordinate raw material and equipment inventories.
- Assist with pilot-scale campaigns for the GMP manufacture of bulk clinical material, including preparation, execution, and closeout.
- Transfer technology to later stage development groups.
- Document results in writing and present findings verbally.
- Maintain laboratory safety and comply with all required training.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a BS or BA program in Chemical, Biomedical, or Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Ability to work full-time for a 4-6 month period during 2027.
- Proven ability to work in a hands-on laboratory setting.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, follow instructions, and manage multiple tasks.
- Direct experience with cell culture, fermentation, upstream process development, or expression system development is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, or virometry is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: West Point, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time co-op.
- Terms: Spring, Summer, or Fall 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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