2026 Future Talent Program - Livestock Discovery and Innovation - Intern at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. /Netherlands

De Soto, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

105500.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accountability, Agricultural Consulting, Animal Care, Animal Handling, Animal Welfare, Communication, Global Sourcing, Global Supply Chain, Leadership, Microsoft Online Services, New Product Development, Vaccine Management, Veterinary Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pathology

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The intern will be working with the leaders of the swine, poultry, cattle and aquaculture business to support innovation of existing products or exploration of new potential products for the US livestock business. Responsibilities Include: Assisting our team in the execution of scientific studies to explore new product improvements and opportunities Position Qualifications: Education: Candidates must have enrollment in a four-year college degree program or a graduate degree including MS, PhD or DVM Candidates must be working on a Bachelor's in agriculture Required Experience and Skills: Candidates must have training and understanding of animal sciences Candidates must have good organizational skills Candidates must have background in sciences and/or agriculture Candidates must be able to work independently Preferred Experience & Skills: Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft 365 (office), Microsoft Teams Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet. Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive research and development resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets. Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company. Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education. Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD FTP2025 AH2025 Required Skills: Accountability, Agricultural Consulting, Animal Care, Animal Handling, Animal Welfare, Communication, Global Sourcing, Global Supply Chain, Leadership, Microsoft Online Services, New Product Development, Vaccine Management, Veterinary Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pathology Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 50% Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 11/12/2025 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Our company 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 we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

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Responsibilities

The intern will assist the team in executing scientific studies to explore new product improvements and opportunities. They will work with leaders in the swine, poultry, cattle, and aquaculture business to support innovation in the US livestock sector.