2027 Future Talent Program - Discovery Sample Management Analytical Chemistry - Intern

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks undergraduate summer interns for the Discovery Sample Management Department to contribute to and learn from drug discovery and development in a state-of-the-art lab. Interns gain hands-on experience with instrumentation and analytical techniques, work with multidisciplinary teams, and explore mass spectrometry and chromatography while supporting a busy research program.

The program lasts up to 12 weeks, offers on-site full-time scheduling (38.75 hours/week), and aims to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical science.
• Available to work on-site full-time for up to 12 consecutive weeks starting May or June 2027.
• Primary location: Rahway, New Jersey.
• Must have completed at least 2 years of study by June 2027.

Skills

Laboratory skills

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

Detection instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical science

Tools

HPLC

Mass Spectrometry

GC

SFC

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 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 Discovery Sample Management Department within the Company's Research Laboratories in Rahway, NJ is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate summer intern to contribute to and learn from a dynamic scientific environment that supports drug discovery and development. This internship is designed to provide meaningful hands‑on experience with advanced instrumentation and analytical techniques that are critical to modern pharmaceutical research, including process characterization, molecular and materials analysis, and the determination of drug substance physical properties. Through direct engagement with scientific teams, the intern will develop a strong foundation in analytical and physical chemistry method development, strengthening problem‑solving skills while contributing as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team supporting small‑and large‑molecule pipeline. The experience will also provide exposure to specialized groups in sample management, high‑throughput analysis, molecular characterization, and state‑of‑the‑art mass spectrometry, offering a broad perspective on the technologies and expertise that drive innovation across the organization. In addition, the intern will participate in departmental and team meetings, gaining valuable insight into the end‑to‑end drug discovery process and a deeper understanding of how scientific collaboration accelerates the development of new medicines. The overall goal of this internship is to cultivate technical knowledge, scientific curiosity, and professional growth while providing a comprehensive introduction to pharmaceutical research in an industry‑leading environment.

Education

• Required: Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical science.

Required Experience And Skills

• Candidates must be available to work on-site full‑time (38.75Hrs.), for up to (12) consecutive weeks beginning in May or June of 2027.
• Primary location: Rahway, New Jersey
• Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of studies toward bachelor’s degree by June 2027.

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and research experience preferred, including experience with high‑performance liquid chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (HPLC, HPLC‑MS, GC, GC‑MS , SFC, etc..) using various detection instrumentation.

Note

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

Requirements

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We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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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

10/16/2026

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