Discovery Sample Automation Intern (Lab Robotics)

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

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is offering a summer internship in Discovery Sample Management Automation in Rahway, NJ. The program runs 11–12 weeks and focuses on adapting laboratory robotics and automation for drug discovery projects within a cross-functional team.

You will work on benchtop and large-scale automation systems, gain exposure to LIMS data integration, and learn protocol development in a collaborative, pharma setting. Compensation reflects U.S. intern pay practices and the 2027 program timeline.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, CS, or Engineering.
• Laboratory experience required.
• Availability for 11-12 weeks in 2027 (May/June–Aug).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Robotics interest

Laboratory experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (Chemistry/ Biology/ CS/ Engineering)

Tools

Visual Basic

Python

HTML

Spotfire

Pipeline Pilot

Job description

MSD Malaysia is offering a summer internship in Discovery Sample Management Automation in Rahway, NJ. The program runs 11–12 weeks and focuses on adapting laboratory robotics and automation for drug discovery projects within a cross-functional team.

You will work on benchtop and large-scale automation systems, gain exposure to LIMS data integration, and learn protocol development in a collaborative, pharma setting. Compensation reflects U.S. intern pay practices and the 2027 program timeline.