2027 Future Talent Program - Animal Health R&D Quality Assurance - Intern

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 39,000 - 111,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ offers a Future Talent Program internship with the Animal Health R&D Quality Assurance team for up to 12 weeks, featuring projects and development opportunities.

As an intern, you will interact with QA professionals and leadership, gain understanding of drug development phases, and support QMS improvement and training resource development. Candidates should be current students in Life Sciences or related fields, with at least 2 years completed, strong

Qualifications

Candidate must be a current student enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program in Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Sciences, Quality Systems, Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field.
Must have completed at least 2 years of college course work by June 2027.
Available to work full-time for up to 12 weeks May–August 2027.

Responsibilities

Interact with QA professionals and Leadership Team members to gain broad exposure to quality across the drug development continuum.
Support Quality Management System (QMS) continuous improvement, including procedure review, training resource development, and quality metrics dashboards.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboard development

Process improvement

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Life Sciences

Animal Science

Veterinary Medicine

Biological Sciences

Quality Systems

Business

Data Analytics

Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job 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.

Our Company is offering one summer internship opportunity with our Animal Health Research & Development (R&D) Quality Assurance (QA) team at our Rahway, New Jersey site. Quality Assurance is a critical function in the pharmaceutical industry providing support to the business through partnership with key business stakeholders, process improvement, and more.

In this role, the intern will have the opportunity to interact with Quality Assurance professionals and Leadership Team members, exposing the intern to a broad perspective on quality throughout the drug development continuum. They will also:

Gain an understanding of the phases of drug development.
Gain an understanding of the importance of quality in ensuring the rights and well-being of patients and the welfare of animals; helping to meet the intent of global regulatory requirements through robust processes and procedures; and ensuring subject, company, and regulator confidence and public trust in our company.
Interact with our company employees who have broad experience across the pharmaceutical industry.

The role will provide exposure to quality systems supporting research and development activities across the product development lifecycle. The intern will support projects focused on Quality Management System (QMS) continuous improvement including procedure review and alignment, development of training resources, and creation of quality metrics and dashboards.

We are seeking an intern candidate with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

Education

Candidate must be a current student enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate program in Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Sciences, Quality Systems, Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related discipline.
Candidate must have completed at least 2 years of college course work by June 2027.

Required Experience and Skills

Candidate must be available to work full-time for up to 12 weeks during the months of May - August 2027.
Candidate must be committed to making an active contribution to team goals.
Candidate must have strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative and own deliverables.
Candidate must have demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
Candidate must have demonstrated the capability to develop innovative solutions to challenges.
Candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Candidate should have experience with or exposure to data analysis, dashboard development, process improvement, or business analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms).
Candidate should have good communication skills and the ability to keep accurate records.
Candidate should have experience with or exposure to the development of dashboards, analytics, or other systems.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range

The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.

FTP2027

AH2027

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.

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.

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

Visa Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

1st - Day

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