Intern – Life Sciences, Molecular Virology – Discovery & Technology

We are looking for a motivated final year BSc or MSc Life Sciences 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 department where you will have the freedom and space for your own initiative.

Welcome to our team
The Discovery & Technology (D&T) department is an essential hub in our organization. This department is focused on early-stage research on new vaccine technologies including, but not only, viral (vector) vaccines, virus discovery, cell-line technologies, immunology, vaccine formulation, vaccine analysis technologies, etc. The team consists of about 40 employees, all of whom have extensive knowledge and experience in scientific research. The team works closely with other departments within the company to achieve the stated goals.

Your internship assignment
As an intern, you will be responsible for early-stage research on a recombinant viral vector-based vaccine. The project will involve the production of recombinant viruses and screening for suitable vaccine candidates. You will be responsible for designing, rescuing, and testing 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 extensive experience in the field of poultry virology. Along 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.

Your 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 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

• Final year BSc or MSc student in the field of Life Sciences
• Familiarity with viruses and/or vaccines is preferred
• Enthusiasm about learning new things (be curious)
• Ability to take initiative and use the freedom provided
• Excellent Dutch and/or English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Available for a period of 6-9 months for 5 days a week

Required Skills:

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Animal Handling
• Cell Cultures
• Clinical Research
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry
• Data Visualization
• Document Management
• Global Supply Chain
• Health Economics
• Immunoassays
• Immunoprecipitation
• Immunotherapy
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Molecular Microbiology
• Office Applications
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• Reporting and Analysis
• Technical Support
• Technical Training
• Tissue Cultures

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 Division
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.