Intern - Molecular Biology – Discovery & Technology

We are looking for a motivated final year bachelor or master student! Do you want to know what it's like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship opportunity within our Discovery & Technology (D&T) department where you will have the freedom and space for your own initiative.

Welcome to our team
The D&T department is an essential hub in our organization, focused on the early-stage research of vaccine technologies. The team consists of about 40 employees with extensive knowledge and experience in fields such as microbiology, vaccine formulation, immunology, vaccine analysis, cell biology, and virology. The team works closely with other departments within the company to achieve our goals.

Your internship assignment
As an intern, you will be responsible for a project aimed at the development of a plasmid DNA-based vaccine candidate for Salmon—yes, fish also get vaccinated! You will work on the design, screening, and identification of antigens that should induce the best immunogenicity using molecular biological techniques. Techniques involved in this project include cell culture, DNA transfections, immunofluorescence assay, Western blot analysis, tissue culture, and flow-cytometry analysis.

Your responsibilities

• Protein expression and analysis
• Tissue culture techniques
• Critical scientific thinking
• Providing a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion

The described tasks 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.

What is required

• A final year B.Sc or M.Sc student in the field of Life Sciences
• Preferably, you are familiar with vaccines and viruses
• You are fluent in English and/or Dutch, both written and verbal
• You are available for a period of 6-9 months for 5 days a week

What we offer

• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period
• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative
• Good guidance from an experienced specialist
• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500,- based on a 40-hour workweek

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in animal healthcare. We are committed 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 have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

By being dedicated to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we provide veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments with one of the broadest ranges of animal health products, vaccines, and solutions and services for health management. Additionally, we deliver a comprehensive 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:

• Accountability
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Assay
• Biochemical Assays
• Cell-Based Assays
• Cell Cultures
• Cell Physiology
• Clinical Research
• Communication
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry
• Data Visualization
• Document Management
• Global Supply Chain
• Health Economics
• Immunoassays
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Microsoft Office
• Molecular Biology
• Office Applications
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• Protein Expression