Job detail for Intern – 4th year MLO – Center Of Expertise Microbiology (CoE Micro)

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated fourth-year student in the Middelbaar (MLO) program, specializing in Microbiology!

Would you like to know what it is like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We are offering an internship within our Center Of Expertise Microbiology (CoE-Micro) department, where you will be given freedom and space for your own initiative.

Intern – 4th year MLO – Center Of Expertise Microbiology (CoE Micro)

Welcome to our team

The CoE Micro department is an essential hub in our organization. CoE Micro is a dynamic, diverse, and expertise-driven team that provides microbiology support to various Animal Health locations worldwide. The team consists of 12 employees, all with extensive knowledge and experience in microbiology. The team works closely with other departments within the company to achieve established goals.

Your internship assignment

As an intern, you will be responsible for performing high-quality microbiological tests. In addition, you will contribute to inventory management of laboratory consumables, sample receipt, waste streams, and equipment maintenance. You will work according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) / GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) with a high standard.

**Your **

• Performing (rapid) microbiological tests and identifications.

• Contributing to the development and validation of new microbiological tests.

• Assisting in laboratory maintenance (e.g., ensuring inventory management of consumables and samples, coordinating waste streams, equipment maintenance).

• Working in accordance with GMP / GLP, EHS guidelines, and standard procedures.

• Contributing to solving microbiological problems.

• Offering a fresh perspective on the department by sharing your opinion.

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

What is required

• Student in the fourth year of the Middelbaar (MLO) in Microbiology.

• Familiarity with GMP / GLP and EHS guidelines.

• Excellent communication skills in Dutch, both written and verbal.

• Available for a period of at least 10 months for 5 days per week.

What we offer

Interning at our company means working together with your team for health in an international work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from them. In addition, we offer:

• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• An opportunity to present yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period

• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative

• Good supervision from an experienced specialist

• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500 based on a 40-hour work week

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in animal health. We are dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. As a global team of professionals, we work together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food chain. We also feel a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

By dedicating ourselves to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we provide veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments with one of the widest ranges of veterinary medicines, vaccines, and health management solutions and services. In addition, we provide an extensive range of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D capabilities and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries and our products are available in approximately 150 markets.

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Animal Health Care, Animal Husbandry, Bacterial Identification, Bacteriology, Biochemical Assays, Biology, Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Good Lab Practices, Health Economics, Lab Maintenance, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Maintenance, Microbial Genetics, Microbial Physiology, Microbiological Analysis, Microbiological Test, Microbiology {+ 8 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/30/2026

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