2027 Future Talent Program - Drug/Device Combination Products - Intern

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States invites undergraduates and graduate students to join its Future Talent Program as interns or co-ops for 12 weeks starting June 2027.

You will work on projects in the Device Development & Technology and Pharmaceutical Sciences areas, gaining hands-on experience with DPI/MDI delivery devices and drug product optimization. Applicants should be pursuing degrees in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, manufacturing or chemistry, with two years of study

Qualifications

• Candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in relevant engineering or pharmaceutical programs.
• At least two years of study toward a bachelor’s degree by June 2027 and availability for 12 weeks in June 2027.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred, with basic lab skills and data handling.
• Experience with SolidWorks, GD&T and stack-up analysis is advantageous.
• Strong communication, curiosity, and ability to work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multiple projects in our Research & Development division during a 12-week internship.
• Engage in design verification, validation, and design controls concepts as applicable.
• Document results clearly and maintain electronic notebooks with accurate data.
• Learn new technical concepts quickly and apply them to hands-on project work.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, or Chemistry

Tools

SolidWorks

Geometric tolerancing

Stack-up analysis

Excel

JMP

MATLAB

Python

Minitab

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 & Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Our company's Pharmaceutical Sciences & Device Development organization is responsible for translating a therapeutic agent into a functional drug product or drug/device combination product that is optimized for patients. The Device Development & Technology department’s mission is to discover, develop and commercialize superior dry powder inhaler (DPI), metered dose inhaler (MDI), nasal and parenteral (ophthalmic, injectables, and implants) delivery devices supporting small molecules, biologics and vaccine therapeutics requiring challenging and unique delivery routes.

Required Education and Experience:

• Candidates must be a currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior student pursuing a Bachelor's degree OR a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a Masters or PhD in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, or Chemistry.
• Candidates must have completed at least two (2) years of studies toward bachelor’s degree by June2027
• Candidates must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks beginning June2027

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and research experience, such as, safe lab practices, electronic notebook recording, and data manipulation
• Working knowledge and proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks), geometric tolerancing and stack-up analysis
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, and curiosity and willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and contribute in a collaborative team environment
• Basic knowledge in engineering design, statistics, and material science.
• Basic experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, MATLAB, Python, or Minitab
• Exposure to design verification, validation, and design controls concepts
• Ability to learn new technical concepts quickly and apply them to hands‑on project work
• Strong attention to detail, especially when collecting data, documenting results, and following procedures
• Basic understanding of risk assessment, root cause analysis, or design failure modes
• Work independently in office and laboratory environments

Salary range:

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD FTP2027 RL2027

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.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts 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

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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: Not Indicated
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): n/a
• Job Posting End Date: 10/9/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.