Mathematical Modeling Intern Job in Point, Pennsylvania US
Mathematical Modeling Intern
Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. The Future Talent Program features paid internships targeted to start in June 2012 for 10 - 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. Housing is available for those interns meeting the housing distance guideline. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Mathematical Modeling Intern will focus on a project that will involve analysis and modeling of production and assay methods for vaccines. Responsibilities may include the following: Determining the sources of variability for assays and suggesting ways to improve them Working on agent-based and differential-equation models of cell culture, and suggesting ways to maximize yield This position may be located in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ. Qualifications Education: MS Degree required Working towards a degree in mathematics or another relevant science or engineering discipline (for example physics, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or biology). Required: Strong quantitative background Available full-time June 2012 for a period of 10-12 weeks Preferred: Experience with differential equation models, agent-based models, and/or data mining Experience with R and/or Matlab Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition #TEC000451. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.