2027 Future Talent Program - IT Emerging Talent Summer Intern Program (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Merck is offering a Future Talent Program internship in Information Technology. The role spans up to 12 weeks, with projects across cloud, data analytics, AI/ML, software development, and more.

It is a hybrid position with potential locations in Rahway, NJ and West Point, PA, designed to develop both personal and professional IT skills. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program with graduation after August 2027 and be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program with a graduation date after August 2027.
• Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Work on IT projects across cloud, data analytics, AI/ML, and software development.
• Collaborate with teams and independently contribute to deliverables.
• Learn and apply new technologies in a healthcare IT context.

Skills

Cloud

Data Analytics

Python

Software Development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

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 Information Technology division can provide you with great personal and professional development.

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 Information Technology division can provide you with great personal and professional development.

About Our Company’s Information Technology Division (IT)

Our IT teams operate as business partners proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new digital and technological organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver services and solutions across our organization.

We’re looking for emerging talent who have a passion for applying technology to enable healthcare, are able to work on a team as well as independently, and enjoy learning new technologies.

As part of the Information Technology team, your assignment could include a role focused on:

• Cloud
• Enterprise Architecture
• Cyber Security
• Software Development
• Data / Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• User Experience
• Automation
• & more

This role is a hybrid position.

Potential internship locations:

Rahway, NJ. West Point, PA.

Required Experience And Skills

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program, with a graduation date after August 2027. Preferred majors include Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Math, Science, Business, and other related fields.
• Candidates must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US or otherwise authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to learn a complex business environment and new concepts quickly
• Comfortability with applying for an ambiguous role & being placed in an area that may or may not be within a candidate's comfort zone
• Self-starter and will work with limited supervision
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, helping the organization think differently for the changing IT landscape.

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

FTP2027

GSF2027

IT2027

Required Skills

Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency, Vendor Relationship Management

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

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 Ordinate

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

1st - Day

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.

Requisition ID

R404474