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

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is offering a Future Talent Program internship in IT with projects across Cloud, cybersecurity, software development, data analytics, AI/ML and UX. The role is hybrid with locations including Rahway, NJ and West Point, PA.

Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program with a 2027+ graduation date and be eligible to work in the US. Ideal candidates have strong communication, quick learning, and entrepreneurial mindset; salary ranges from $39,908

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 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 or related fields.
• Candidates must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work on IT projects in areas such as Cloud, Cyber Security, Software Development, Data/Analytics, AI/ML and UX.
• Collaborate in a hybrid work environment and contribute to innovative digital solutions.

Skills

Clinical Research

Cloud Data Catalog

Data Analysis

Database Management

Data Science

Data Security

Data Visualization

Data Wrangling

Detail-Oriented

Event Planning

KPI

Project Management

Python

Software Proficiency

Vendor Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Python

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.

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.

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

Preferred Skills

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.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 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: 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.

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.