Virology Intern

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

**Merck Summer Student Opportunity**

We have a fantastic opportunity for students join our Merck Contract Testing Services business in the UK for 3 months over the summer. Students will work with Merck teams across different parts of the business, gaining meaningful industry experience.

Summer students will get the opportunity to undertake meaningful work whilst collaborating with Merck colleagues across various departments. The students will learn on the job, developing practical skills and personal competencies, building relationships with colleagues across our business.

**Your Role**:
Based in our Glasgow Virology department you will work within a GMP / GLP compliant laboratory environment to support operations. You will be involved in cell culture maintenance activities for various cell lines used in cell culture-based assays. This will involve working aseptically, completing relevant documentation in real time and performing housekeeping tasks to support the day-to-day function of the laboratory.

**Who You Are**:

- Proactive & organised
- Strong communicator & effective team-worker
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to workplace health & safety
- Experience of recording data accurately and in real-time
- General understanding of good lab practice
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
- Experience of aseptic cell culture techniques would be advantageous

**What we offer**:We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress