Intern – Life Sciences/Molecular Virology Opportunity at MSD | Apply Now

Looking for a Life Sciences Internship in the Netherlands? This MSD internship in Molecular Virology is open to students, and MSD (Merck & Co., Inc.) is offering a 6–9-month internship in Molecular Virology at its Discovery & Technology department in Boxmeer. This opportunity is ideal for final-year BSc or MSc Life Sciences students who want hands-on research experience in recombinant viral vaccines, molecular biology, cell culture, and vaccine candidate development while working alongside experienced scientists.

  • Job Title: Intern – Life Sciences/Molecular Virology – Discovery & Technology
  • Requisition ID: R423484
  • Location: Boxmeer, North Brabant, Netherlands

About the Animal Health Division

The Animal Health Division is a global leader in animal healthcare, providing products, vaccines, and digital solutions to improve animal health and well-being. Operating in over 50 countries, it supports veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners through innovative research, advanced technologies, and a global supply network.

MSD internship Description

The company is offering an internship in its Discovery & Technology department for final-year BSc or MSc Life Sciences students. The role provides exposure to early-stage vaccine research, including viral vector vaccines, virus discovery, cell-line technologies, immunology, vaccine formulation, and vaccine analysis. Interns will work with experienced researchers and have opportunities to take initiative and gain practical research experience.

Project Details

As an intern, you will be responsible for the early-stage research on a recombinant viral vector-based vaccine. The project will contain the production of recombinant viruses and screen for suitable vaccine candidates. The student will be responsible to design, rescue and test these vaccine candidates in an in-vitro system. Based on those results the vaccine candidates will be selected for in-vivo studies.

You will work together with a technician who has gained a lot of experience in the field of poultry virology. Together with the project leader and the technician you will have weekly meetings to discuss the progress of the project. Together we will make the project a success.

Eligibility Criteria

  • A final year BSc or MSc student in the field of Life Sciences
  • Available for a period of 6-9 months for 4-5 days a week

Required Skills

  • Familiarity with molecular biology, cell culture, viruses and/or vaccines is preferred
  • Enthusiasm about learning new things (be curious)
  • Use the freedom to take initiative
  • Excellent Dutch and/or English communication skills, both written and verbal

Listed skills: Analytical Problem Solving, Antiviral Drugs, Cell Culture Techniques, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Health Economics, Inoculation, In Vitro Research, In Vitro Studies, In Vivo Models, Life Science, Office Applications, Pharmaceutical Research, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Project Management, Recombinant DNA Technology, Reporting and Analysis, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Reasoning & more

Salary: A gross monthly internship allowance of €500,- based on a 40-hour workweek.

MSD internship – Key Responsibilities

  • Recombinant virus technologies
  • Tissue culture techniques
  • Critical scientific thinking
  • Presenting and communicating your results
  • Providing a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion.

The tasks described form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

Application End Date: 11/7/2026

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