MSD
Job title:
Student Placement – Biology
Company
MSD
Job description
Job DescriptionJoin our dedicated biology team at the Discovery Centre laboratories located in the London Business Innovation Centre near King’s Cross London. This is an exciting opportunity for a placement student to contribute to groundbreaking research in cellular aging and neuroscience, helping to build a strong foundation for success in your scientific future. You will be part of a team that combines leading drug discovery capabilities and world-class research and development expertise with the best of the region’s talent.We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, life-saving vaccines, and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do. With a team of over 70,000 employees spread across 140+ countries, we offer state-of-the-art laboratories and inspiring offices designed to foster growth and development in our team members.At our company, we value individuals who:
- Communicate, participate, and collaborate as one team
- Focus on what matters the most to create the greatest value for patients
- Act with urgency, rigor, and determination to enable us to continue to deliver our medicines and vaccines around the world
- Are intellectually curious, adapt, and have a commitment to never give up, whether we succeed or fail
- Align with and foster a culture of diversity and inclusion; being part of an inclusive environment where everyone is able to contribute their best ideas
- Encourage curiosity, voice their opinions, and engage in healthy debate to improve ideas and decisions to achieve better outcomes
Responsibilities
- Conduct and assist in the development of experiments and assays for neurodegeneration research.
- Effectively communicate research findings through oral and written presentations.
- Stay updated with relevant published work to inform and enhance internal research.
- Contribute to general laboratory duties, demonstrating teamwork and collaboration.
QualificationsRequired
- Must be in the third or penultimate year of an undergraduate degree, with the intention to complete a 12-month student internship and return to studies afterwards.
- Pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences or a related field.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of molecular and cellular biology and biochemistry.
Preferred
- Practical laboratory experience
- Understanding of statistical analysis
How to Apply (Please Read):Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the ‘resume/CV’ section.Our standard future talent recruitment process is: An online application, a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.Provisional final assessment dates will be held from November 2024Deadline:Monday 7th October 11:59pm 2024Next Steps:In the event of your successful progression to the next stage, one of our future talent team will contact you within two – three weeks of the application closing date.Start Date:June 2025Equal Opportunity Employer:We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.For more Information visit our Future Talent page!#ukft2024Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers applySearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:29:38 GMT
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