2026 Future Talent Program - Infectious Diseases and Vaccines - Co-op

MSD

121d • $39,600 - $105,500

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features Co-op experiences that last up to 6 months and include participation in one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great hands-on experience and offer a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. We are currently recruiting Co-op students within the Infectious Diseases and Vaccines group. The Co-ops will work with scientists developing medicines and vaccines for the treatment or prevention of viral or bacterial diseases using innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies. These co-operative education experiences are best suited to candidates with a background and interest in virology, microbiology, biochemistry and/or immunology.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in biology or related major.
• Experience with laboratory techniques applicable to molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, or biochemistry such as cell culture, transfection, bacterial handling, ELISAs, PCR, protein analysis, or DNA/RNA manipulation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Available to work in-person full-time for up to 6 months beginning in June of 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with immunological techniques such as ELISPOT, flow cytometry, or immunostaining.
• Experience with virology or bacterial genetics techniques.
• Experience with molecular biology software (e.g., DNASTAR) and/or graphing software (e.g., GraphPad Prism).

Benefits

• Salary range: $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
• Equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees