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2027 Future Talent Program - Vaccines Process R&D Upstream - Intern

Merck · West Point, PA · 4 wk ago
$40k–$111k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule as appropriate. We must not repeat job title. Must include only sections with real content. Must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, application instructions, etc. Must preserve all substantive info. We need to parse the job description. Key sections: - About the role: description of program, internships 10-12 weeks, projects, research division, etc. - Responsibilities: duties: lab-scale process development/scale-up studies, develop robust, efficient, scalable cell culture processes for vaccine production; lab-scale fermentation or cell culture, in-process assay support, process scale-up and engineering, maintaining/coordinating raw material and equipment inventories, technology transfer, functioning as key member of early-stage process development team; pilot-scale campaigns for GMP manufacture of bulk clinical material; campaign preparation, execution, closeout; convey results verbally and written; keep careful notes, comply with training, maintain lab safety. - Requirements: Education Minimum Requirement: enrolled in minimum BS/BA in listed fields. - Required Experience And Skills: ability to work independently and as part of team, self-motivation, adaptability, positive attitude; ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks, keep accurate records, follow instructions, comply with policies; proven ability to work in hands-on lab setting; effective organization, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; availability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning May or June 2027. - Preferred Experience And Skills: direct experience with cell culture/fermentation, upstream process development, expression system development for vaccines/biologics; hands-on immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, virometry. - Pay: Salary Range: $39,908 - $111,111 (note weird formatting: $$39,908 - $111,111). We'll output as $39,908 - $111,111. - Benefits: Not mentioned. No benefits info. So we should not create Benefits section. - Schedule: Not explicitly given aside from full-time 10-12 weeks. Could be considered schedule? The instruction: create Schedule section only if posting actually states them. It states "Must be available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027". That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section with that. - Also there is "Employee Status Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)" etc. Might be considered metadata; we can drop or put in short p. The instruction: do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it. So we could include a short paragraph at top with metadata like Employee Status, Relocation, Visa, Travel, etc. But we should avoid boilerplate. However these are substantive? They are details about the role. Could include a short

summarizing: Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term); Relocation: No relocation; VISA Sponsorship: No; Travel Requirements: No Travel Required; Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid; Shift: 1st - Day; Valid Driving License: No; Hazardous Material(s): n/a. But many are "No" or "n/a". Might be considered filler. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we just omit those metadata. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we must keep the details about salary, education, responsibilities, etc. The metadata like "Relocation: No relocation" is substantive? It says no relocation. Could be considered relevant. But we can include in a short paragraph under a generic "Details" maybe not a heading. However the instruction says we can fold minor metadata into a short

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Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term). Relocation: No relocation. Visa Sponsorship: No. Travel: None required. Work arrangement: Hybrid (1st shift).

About the role

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10‑12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Division provide great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long‑term goals. Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough. Applications are sought for a scientific intern opportunity in our company's Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D division.

Responsibilities

  • Perform lab‑scale process development/scale‑up studies.
  • Develop robust, efficient, scalable cell culture processes for vaccine production.
  • Conduct lab‑scale fermentation or cell culture.
  • Provide in‑process assay support.
  • Engage in process scale‑up and engineering.
  • Maintain and coordinate raw material and equipment inventories to support development experiments.
  • Assist with technology transfer to later stage development groups.
  • Function as a key member of an early‑stage process development team.
  • Work on pilot‑scale campaigns for the GMP manufacture of bulk clinical material, including campaign preparation, execution, and closeout.
  • Convey results of work in both verbal and written formats.
  • Keep careful notes, comply with all required training, and maintain focused attention on laboratory safety for yourself and your team.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA in: Chemical/Biomedical/Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a closely related field.

Skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
  • Proven ability to work in a hands‑on laboratory setting.
  • Effective organization, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Availability to work full‑time for 10‑12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027.

Preferred Skills

  • Direct experience with cell culture/fermentation, upstream process development, and/or expression system development for vaccines and/or biologics.
  • Hands‑on experience with immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and/or virometry (flow‑based nanoparticle analysis).

Pay

Salary range: $39,908 – $111,111.

Schedule

Full‑time for 10‑12 weeks, starting May or June 2027.

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      About the role

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      Responsibilities

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      Requirements

      • Enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA in: Chemical/Biomedical/Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or closely related field.
      • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
      • Self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
      • Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
      • Proven ability to work in a hands‑on laboratory setting.
      • Effective organization, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
      • Available to work full‑time for 10‑12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027.

      Preferred Skills

      • Direct experience with cell culture/fermentation, upstream process development, and/or expression system development for vaccines and/or biologics.
      • Hands‑on experience with immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and/or virometry (flow‑based nanoparticle analysis).

      Pay

      Salary range: $39,908 – $111,111.

      Schedule

      Full‑time for 10‑12 weeks, starting May or June 2027.

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