Automation-Driven Discovery Sample Intern

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Discovery Sample Management Automation Intern to learn and optimize benchtop robotics and large-scale automation systems in drug discovery labs. You will join a team that supports instrumentation adaptation for automated workflows and data integration with LIMS.

This paid summer internship runs 11–12 weeks with May/June 2027 start. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's in Chemistry, Biology, CS or Engineering, with lab experience and interest in robotics and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• Experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Interface with scientific staff to understand workflows and automated systems.
• Create, troubleshoot, and test protocols on instrumentation.
• Optimize and calibrate laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Create data transfer tools to integrate instruments with LIMS.
• Observe and learn sample management and quality control workflows.

Skills

Laboratory robotics

Automation

Python

Visual Basic

HTML

Data transfer tools

LIMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Spotfire

Pipeline Pilot

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ seeks a Discovery Sample Management Automation Intern to learn and optimize benchtop robotics and large-scale automation systems in drug discovery labs. You will join a team that supports instrumentation adaptation for automated workflows and data integration with LIMS.

This paid summer internship runs 11–12 weeks with May/June 2027 start. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's in Chemistry, Biology, CS or Engineering, with lab experience and interest in robotics and