2027 Future Talent Program - Information Science - Intern

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ offers a 10-12 week Future Talent Program internship in the Information Sciences team.

Under supervision, you will work on system maintenance, webpage creation, and data curation for publication data used in drug development. Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor's in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or pharmaceutical science, with coursework in organic chemistry, strong Excel skills, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or pharmaceutical science.
• Must have completed at least one year of organic chemistry.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently.
• Available for full-time employment for 10-12 weeks starting May/June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Complete projects on system maintenance, webpage creation, and data curation.
• Manage data used in the drug development process.
• Learn through hands-on experience in a cross-divisional environment.

Skills

HTML

Visual Basic

Python

R

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering/pharmaceutical science

Job description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects.These opportunities in our Research Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Information Sciences team, within Scientific Communications and Information Sciences, is seeking a summer intern with strong academic performance, excellent communications skills, and a passion for healthcare and technology. This opportunity will provide an exciting atmosphere to learn and contribute to a cross-divisional environment. Under supervision, the intern will complete specific projects pertaining to system maintenance, webpage creation, processing and curation of publication data, and management of data used in the drug development process. The internship will provide hands‑on work experience coupled with personal and professional development opportunities. A strong background in chemistry or biochemistry is desired. Experience with HTML, Visual Basic, Python, or R is preferred.

Position Qualifications

• Education Minimum Requirement: Currently pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or pharmaceutical science.
• Required Experience and Skills:
  • Must have completed at least one year of organic chemistry
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Must have proficiency with Excel
  • Must be detail oriented and able to work independently to drive tasks to completion
  • Must be available for full-time employment for 10-12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027
• Preferred Experience and Skills:
  • Should have demonstrated education and/or experience with chemical nomenclature (IUPAC or CAS)
  • Should have computer programming skills (HTML, R, Python, Visual Basic), or experience with data science
  • Should have experience with visualizations
  • Should have chemical drawing package experience (i.e., ChemDraw, ChemSketch, Marvin, etc.)
  • Should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred)

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

Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 10/31/2026

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