Research Assistant Placement
by MSD
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Research Assistant Placement
At MSD, we are inspired by the belief that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to scientific excellence can create medicines and vaccines that save and improve lives. Every employee is building on our proud legacy of scientific breakthrough.
In line with our continued pursuit of new, innovative scientific discovery and collaboration, MSD has committed to establishing state-of-the-art life sciences research facility, focusing on early bioscience discovery and innovation.
The London based facility will combine our leading drug discovery capabilities and world-class R&D expertise with the best of the regions talent and has a mission of turning breakthrough science into meaningful and impactful medicines. The science at the site will focus on cellular aging and mechanisms of homeostasis and resilience, so that MSD can explore and make progress in the battle against some of the most challenging diseases facing our aging population.
This is an opportunity to join our new and talented team at the Discovery Centre laboratories located in the London Business Innovation Centre near King’s Cross London as a placement student and help build a strong foundation for success in your future.
At MSD placement students can gain experience within a team comprising individuals from many backgrounds with different roles, but all working together to deliver on the same promise: finding new ways to create a healthier future. Uncompromising dedication to the people who depend on our products is a passion we all share.
Key Objectives and Responsibilities
- Contribute to setting up a world leading cell biology group for MSD in the UK utilizing cutting edge technologies.
- Carry out experiments to analyze the effects of disease-associated proteins on neuronal biochemistry and signalling.
- Conduct in vitro studies to support the development of early potential drug candidates.
- Assist in developing new assays, models, protocols and methods.
- Oral and written communication of data in a clear and concise manner
- Monitor and review published work to guide internal research.
Key Capabilities /Skills
- Good understanding of molecular and cellular biology
- Practical laboratory experience
- Ability to communicate accurately both verbally and in writing
- Strong numerical and analytical ability
- Team player, learning from and helping others overcome challenges
- Proactive person who can work indepenently
- Has a can do attitude, anticipates problems and proposes solutions
- Listens and adapts to improve
Education and Experience
- On course for a minimum 2:1 degree
- Penultimate year of study, returning to your degree course at the end of the placement
Your role at MSD is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At MSD, we’re inventing for life.
Next Steps
- Stage 1 - Fill in our online application form and submit your CV
- Stage 2 - If successful at stage 1, you will be invited to take part in an online test
- Stage 3 - If successful at stage 2, you will be invited to a telephone interview
- Stage 4 (12th December.) - And finally, if you’ve impressed us through Stages 1 -3, we’ll invite you to an assessment centre where you will take part in a variety of activities and have the opportunity to gain a better insight into MSD
About MSD
MSD is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where MSD has codified its 125-year legacy. MSD’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
MSD is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, we’re doubling down on this goal. MRL is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow, and will take MSD’s leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics R&D expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases.
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