2027 Future Talent Program - Global Workplace & Enterprise Services Global Real Estate (GRES) Co-op

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ offers a 6-month Future Talent Program Co-op within Global Support Division.

The role involves projects focused on workforce data governance, headcount validation, data quality, and executive analytics, with Power BI dashboards providing visibility into workforce distribution. You must be enrolled in a bachelor’s program (Data Science/IS/Business Analytics) with GPA 3.0+ and be available for a 6-month term.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Computer/Data Science, Information Systems or Business Analytics.
• Majors sought: Data Science, Information Systems or Business Analytics.
• Available for 6 months; must be able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers.
• Identify efficiency opportunities and communicate/planning improvements.
• Adhere to Safety, Health, Environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Perform administrative duties to maintain records and reports.

Skills

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science / Information Systems / Business Analytics

GPA 3.00 or higher

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. The vision for the Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) is to improve patient’s lives by providing world-class facility services & solutions that enable innovative research, medicines, & vaccines. Global Real Estate enables the design and delivery of workplaces worldwide, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize space, support business objectives, and enhance the employee experience.

Work assignment will be project related at the Rahway site with a deliverable in mind.

• Establish workforce data governance by defining ownership, standards and controls for site level employee workplace assignment for sites Ex-US.
• Design automated headcount validation framework for when there is a change in headcount at a site or a change in employee assignment to update the assignment in the Real Estate database OpenBlue.
• Identify and remediate data discrepancies by implementing exception reporting and creating a workflow to correct the inaccurate site assignments.
• Develop executive reporting and analytics, using tools like Power BI to provide visibility into the workforce distribution.

Primary Activities

• Collaboration with internal stakeholders and external providers
• Recommend efficiency opportunities in current processes and implement appropriate communication and planning.
• Responsible for learning and adhering to all our Company Safety, Health, Environmental and regulatory requirements (as required by task).
• Perform necessary administrative duties to ensure maintenance of records, reports, and associated tasks.

Required Education And Experience

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Computer/Data Science, Information Systems or Business Analytics.
• Candidates must have Majors Sought: Data Science, Information Systems or Business Analytics
• Candidates must have level(s) of Experience Sought: Beginner - Limited or no previous work experience/first Co-op or Intermediate - Some related work or volunteer experience/second Co-op or Advanced - Previous related work experience/final Co-op
• Candidates must be available for a period of 6 months. Must be able to work flexible hours

Preferred Education

• Candidates should have Minimum GPA: 3.00

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 USD

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.

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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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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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

10/9/2026

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