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2026 Future Talent Program – Regulated Bioanalytical – Intern

MSD
USA - Pennsylvania - Lower Gwynedd Township (Spring House), United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Sept 2025
💰 $105,500/yr($39,600/yr$105,500/yr)

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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.

The Cell-Mediated Immunity Group within Pharmacodynamics and Metabolism Bioanalytics at our Company is seeking a motivated summer intern to join its team. The primary role will be to learn, perform, and develop assays with an emphasis on T-cell immunology methodologies (e.g., multi-color flow cytometry) critical for early vaccine programs. This lab-based position will be held in Springhouse, PA.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Develop cellular immunology techniques including cell culture, ELISpot/FluoroSpot, and flow cytometry

  • Develop skills associated with assay planning and design (including design of hypothesis, proper controls, and experimental procedures)

  • Learn how to interpret results and analyze data using various tools such as GraphPad PRISM, and R

  • Learn and execute flow cytometer instrument setup, QC, sample acquisition, and proper maintenance

  • Learn and perform compensation and sample acquisition on the cytometer

  • Learn and perform cell gating and data analysis

  • Properly document experiments and data analysis

  • Work according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidance

  • Maintain accurate records of ongoing projects in adherence with GxP documentation guidelines

  • Assist in generation and review of SOPs, reports and other formal documentation

  • Collaborate and communicate with other laboratory scientists, management, and Quality Assurance to ensure timely delivery of results

  • Adhere to GLP regulations and safety requirements

Education:

  • Candidate must be currently enrolled as a first or second-year student at a US-accredited university majoring in Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related biological science discipline.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Candidate must have basic laboratory experience including pipetting and sterile techniques.

  • Candidate must have familiarity with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Candidate must be able to work onsite from Monday to Friday, during a 10-12 week period spanning from May to August of 2026.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Candidate should have experience with immunology techniques, such as handling primary cells, cell lines, and PBMCs.

  • Candidate should have familiarity with data analysis, especially in using tools such as GraphPad PRISM.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative act

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