2027 Future Talent Program - Data Science - Intern

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck, through the Future Talent Program, offers a 10–12 week data science internship in the Quantitative Biosciences department. You will work alongside seasoned pharmaceutical scientists, applying statistical analyses and building data pipelines to support discovery and translational strategies in multiple therapeutic areas.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous data exploration, and communication of progress in internal meetings, with opportunities to present final results to scientists

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program in Data Science / Computer Science or related Bioscience with substantial computational coursework.
• Completed at least 2 years toward BS/BA or at least 1 year toward MS/PhD by internship start.
• Available to work full-time for 10–12 weeks beginning May or June 2027.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and a strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analyses of data from basic drug research.
• Help develop data pipelines to move and analyze diverse biological data.
• Develop computational methods and ML models to improve drug discovery.
• Wrangle and analyze structured and unstructured data for translational strategies.
• Engineer data pipelines between reporting environments and core databases.
• Communicate data progress in internal meetings and present results.
• Collaborate with scientists in the Quantitative Biosciences department.

Skills

SQL Proficiency

Cloud Data Warehouses

Python

R

MATLAB

Data Visualization

Education

Full-time degree in Data Science/Computer Science or related Bioscience

Tools

Amazon Redshift

AWS S3

DBeaver

SQL Workbench

Visual Analytics

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 Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The Quantitative Biosciences department is looking for a highly talented and motivated data science student to join our ranks. Collaborating closely with experienced pharmaceutical industry scientists, the chosen candidate will apply their skills in data analysis to contribute to the discovery and advancement of novel medicines across multiple therapeutic areas.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Perform statistical analyses of data from and/or statistical research related to basic drug research.
• Help develop novel data pipelines that move, integrate and analyze diverse sources of biological data that aid in the profiling of therapeutic candidates or improving the chances of translation.
• Develop and apply computational methods and machine learning models to foundational data sets to improve drug discovery processes.
• Help wrangle and analyze unstructured and structured data that will drive new translational strategies for the company.
• Engineering data pipelines between reporting environments and core databases: design and implement automated data connectors to establish seamless, bidirectional or automated data transfer between enterprise databases and reporting platforms
• Communicate data progress during internal meetings; deliver a verbal presentation at the completion of training; participate in scientific exchange with our Company scientists
• We value open communication, creative-thinking, strong teamwork, and rigorous scientific exploration.

If you are a highly motivated team player with enthusiasm for learning new techniques who thrives on challenge and has a strong desire to impact drug discovery, we invite you to apply.

Required Education & Experience

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time degree program in Data Science / Computer Science or a related Bioscience discipline with substantial computational coursework; and have completed at least 2 years of studies toward BS/BA or at least 1 year towards master’s/PhD by the start of the internship
• Available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in May or June of 2027
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated record of strong academic achievement

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Database & SQL Proficiency
• Exposure to cloud data warehouses (Amazon Redshift, AWS S3) and database clients (DBeaver, SQL Workbench).
• Experience working with large data sets including the use of analytical and visualization software programs (Visual Analytics / BI Tools).
• Experience in at least one coding language (Python/R/MATLAB).
• Self-motivated and detail-orientated with excellent record keeping and organizational skills

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 $39,908 - $111,111

FTP2027

RL2027

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

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Requisition ID

R413312