Intern – 4th year MLO – Center Of Expertise Microbiology (CoE Micro)

• Student in the fourth year of Middle Level Laboratory Education (MLO) in Microbiology.

• Familiarity with GMP / GLP and EHS guidelines.

• Excellent communication skills in Dutch, both written and oral.

• Available for a period of at least 10 months for 5 days per week.

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Doing an internship at our company means collaborating with your team for health in an international working environment. As an intern, you will get the chance to work closely with experts and learn from them. Additionally, we offer:

• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• A chance to present yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period

• A challenging and dynamic working environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative

• Good guidance from an experienced specialist

• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500 based on a 40-hour work week

No relocation

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• Performing (rapid) microbiological tests and identifications.

• Contributing to the development and validation of new microbiological tests.

• Assisting in the maintenance of the laboratory (including managing inventory of consumables and samples, coordinating waste streams, equipment maintenance)

• Working in accordance with GMP / GLP, EHS guidelines, and standard procedures.

• Contributing to the resolution of microbiological problems.

• Offering a fresh perspective on the department by sharing your opinion.

The described tasks constitute the basic package and will often be carried out independently after proper training and a learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

No Travel Required

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Job Description

We are looking for a motivated student in the fourth year of the Middle Level Laboratory Education (MLO) program, specializing in Microbiology!

Would you like to know what it is like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship position within our Center Of Expertise Microbiology (CoE-Micro) department where you will be given freedom and space for your own initiative.

Intern - 4th year MLO - Center Of Expertise Microbiology (CoE Micro)

As an intern, you are responsible for performing high-quality microbiological tests. Additionally, you contribute to inventory management of laboratory consumables, sample reception, waste streams, and equipment maintenance. For this, you work according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) / GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) at a high standard.

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in the field of animal health. We are dedicated to preserving and improving the health, welfare, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. As a global team of professionals, we work together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food chain. We also feel a deep sense of responsibility toward our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

By dedicating ourselves to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments one of the broadest assortments of veterinary medicines, vaccines, and health management solutions and services. Additionally, we provide a wide range of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D capabilities and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries and our products are available in approximately 150 markets.

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Animal Health Care, Animal Husbandry, Bacterial Identification, Bacteriology, Biochemical Assays, Biology, Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Good Lab Practices, Health Economics, Lab Maintenance, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Maintenance, Microbial Genetics, Microbial Physiology, Microbiological Analysis, Microbiological Test, Microbiology {+ 8 more}

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Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Not Applicable

10/30/2026