Work experience / Pharmacology (w/c 11th July) DEADLINE 25TH MAY

This vacancy is with MSD, a biopharmaceutical company with a lab based within the Crick. Please read more about MSD here https://www.msd-uk.com/.

A science-based work experience placement which runs from 11 July to 15 July 2022.

Deadline for applications has passed.

Key information

Placement reference
0559
Applications closed
25 May 2022, 23:59
Placement start date
11 July 2022
Placement end date
15 July 2022
Placement age range (at the start of the placement)
16-19 years
Posted 27 April 2022

It is due to a technical glitch that this placements closing date is showing as changed. This placement application will still close at 23:59:00 on the Wednesday 25th May.  Any applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. If you find yourself unable to submit your application before this deadline, please email work-experience@crick.ac.uk before 9AM 26th May to be considered for the placement.

This placement is with MSD, a biopharmaceutical company with a lab based within the Crick. Please read more about our Industry Partnerships on our website. 

We are looking for motivated, scientifically curious students to undertake a week long placement at MSD's London Discovery sites based in Kings Cross. During this week, you will learn about early discovery activities, drug discovery processes and how MSD work as an integrated team. As you work alongside subject matter experts, you will have the opportunity to develop key skills, gain valuable experience and network with professionals across the organisation.

The placement will take place across MSD's three Discovery sites based in the Knowledge Quarter of King's Cross, London; their labs within the Crick, their labs within the London Bioscience Innovation Centre (NW1 0NH) and their St Pancras Square office (NW1 4AG). Please find more information about MSD's London Discovery Sites here.

MSD's research focuses mostly on neurodegeneration and ageing. Biologists, Pharmacologists and Chemists collaborate on various drug discovery projects, enabling research which is working towards new medicines for patient benefit. Students will also have the opportunity to work with the Business Development & Licensing team, to understand more about how our business operates and what drives decision making in regards to new and existing programmes. 

About the successful student

The selected student will ideally be interested in; Biology, Chemistry or Pharmacology

It is expected that all students accepted for a placement at the Crick are punctual, responsible, show a willingness to learn, listen to advice and act on feedback. In addition, qualities key to this particular placement include:

  • Good attention to detail
  • Proactive
  • Team player
  • Resilient
  • Inquisitive
  • Well presented