2019 Merck Animal Health Intern, Bovine R&D Date:Dec 20, 2018 Location:De Soto, KS, US -Requisition ID:ADM010336 Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified itslegacy for over a century. Mercks success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. Mercks Animal Health (MAH) Division works to improve the health of animals around the world through collaborative partnerships and a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and planet. This team of energetic, independent thinkers offers one of the industrys most innovative portfolios of products, services, and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species both domestically and internationally. Merck Animal Health is offering a summer internship opportunity at our De Soto, Kansas R&D facility as a member of a research team developing new solutions for protection of cattle against infectious disease pathogens. In this role, the intern will learn and perform laboratory procedures used during the development of vaccines, which may include but not be limited to bacterial and virological assays, tissue culture, ELISA, in vitro protein expression, virus purification, serological assays and PCR. The internship may also involve work with animals. Summer Internship appointments are generally 9-12 weeks in duration. Interns will receive an industry competitive stipend. This position does not provide housing or relocation assistance. Qualifications Education Minimum Requirement: -Candidates must have completed the sophomore year in a bachelor program in a Life Science discipline of Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, or Animal Science.Required Experience and Skills: -Available for a period of 9-12 weeks beginning the last of week of May 2019. -Critical thinking skills to carry out instructions and make decisions within scope of authority. -Ability to follow policies and procedures and committed to making an active contribution to team goals. -Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.Preferred Experience and Skills: -Experience working in a science laboratory and applicable safety procedures. -Understand general microbiological, biochemical, immunological principles. -Have general computer skills in word processing, data management, and graphics. -Have good communication skills and the ability to keep accurate records. -Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and were counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and were counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, were inventing for life. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to -. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit: -Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. FTP2019 MAH2019 Job:Administrative Svcs Generic Other Locations: Employee Status:Temporary Travel:No Number of Openings:1 Shift (if applicable):1st Hazardous Materials:Yes Company Trade Name:Merck Nearest Major Market:Kansas City