2027 Future Talent Program – Oral Formulation Sciences– Intern

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

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, offers a Future Talent Program internship in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Interns work on formulation, drug delivery and manufacturing processes for oral solid dosage products during Summer 2027.

The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory and pilot plant projects, data analysis, and collaboration with scientists across disciplines. Ideal candidates are pursuing science degrees with graduation no later than June 2028.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline (expected no later than June 2028).
• Demonstrated ability to collate and conduct basic data analysis.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies basic principles to execute work in a lab or pilot plant to advance solid oral drug products.
• Support manufacturing operations in pilot plant environments.
• Execute routine experiments and interpret data with guidance.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Learn practical lab/pilot plant skills and fundamentals for daily responsibilities.
• Work well in collaborative teams.

Skills

Scientific principles

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Chemical/Biomedical/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Expected graduation by June 2028

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Matlab

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 Labs Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our company's Pharmaceutical Sciences organization translates molecules to medicines, working from the discovery interface through registration stability manufacturing by designing, developing and scaling-up the formulation, device, and manufacturing process. Driving drug product design from the bench top to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing facilities, our Scientists use cutting edge science to transform drug delivery and manufacturing technology to positively impact patients.

The successful candidate will be a passionate Scientist with strong academic fundamentals and a drive to develop new medicines to improve human health. In this role, the individual will be responsible for exploring new formulation, drug delivery, and manufacturing process science for oral solid dosage products as part of an internship experience in Summer 2027.

Additional responsibilities are as follows:

• Develops and applies basic principles and scientific concepts to execute work in a laboratory or pilot plant environment to advance new solid oral drug products.
• Capability to support manufacturing operations in pilot plant environments.
• Executes routine experiments and data interpretation with appropriate technical guidance.
• Ability to operate and trouble shoot equipment and processes.
• Capable of learning practical laboratory/pilot plant skills and fundamental scientific principles to utilize as part of their daily responsibilities.
• Works well with others in collaborative team environments.

Education Minimum Requirement

Actively pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline (expected no later than June 2028).

Required Experience and Skills

• Ability to learn and apply new scientific principles to execution of daily responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to collate and conduct basic data analysis
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Prior experience in a laboratory environment
• Prior experience with statistical software (JMP, Minitab) and numerical analysis software (Matlab)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Passion to learn and develop as a pharmaceutical scientist

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

• 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.

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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