2027 Future Talent Program - Vivarium - Intern
MSD
Summary
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Job description
Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Laboratory Animals Resources (LAR) helps advance high-quality drug candidates into development by assisting in defining the non-clinical safety and selectivity of lead compounds. LAR provides collaborative research in animal model development, veterinary medical and animal care, research facility management and also responds to regulatory questions in support of drug registration.
Under general supervision of Director/Sr. Director and Vivarium Managers, interns will be exposed to the comprehensive and specialized professional Vivarium program for a variety of laboratory animal species at our Company's Research Laboratories.
- Assist with clinical cases
- Monitor infectious diseases
- Coordinate husbandry and aspects of personnel management
- Collaborate with ongoing in vivo drug discovery and development projects
- Assist with the implementation of special projects to facilitate advancements in laboratory animal care or use
- Prepare and present a final report on training and research experience
Education
Candidates should currently be enrolled in an accredited Veterinary Medical program or in pursuit of an AS/BS/MS in: Animal Science, Biology, Pharmacology or relevant discipline.
Preferred
- ALAT certification
- In-Vivo laboratory experience
- In-Vivo husbandry experience
Required
Must be available for a period of 10-12 weeks, beginning May 2027.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Veterinary Medical program or pursuing an AS/BS/MS in Animal Science, Biology, Pharmacology or relevant discipline
- Must be available for a period of 10-12 weeks, beginning May 2027
Company overview
MSD, known as Merck Sharp & Dohme outside the United States and Canada, is a global research-intensive biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891, the company has established itself as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations with a rich history spanning over 130 years. MSD operates as the international division of Merck & Co., Inc., focusing on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products. The company's extensive portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments in oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, diabetes, and vaccines, with notable products such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for cancer immunotherapy, Gardasil for HPV prevention, and Januvia for diabetes management. MSD maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in scientific innovation to address unmet medical needs worldwide. With approximately 75,000 employees globally, the company operates through four main segments: pharmaceuticals, animal health, healthcare services, and strategic alliances. MSD's mission centers on using leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world, guided by the principle that medicine is for people, not profits.