R&D Research Intern: Drug Discovery

Merck; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is offering Future Talent internships of up to 12 weeks in our Research and Development Division.

Interns will work on one or more projects, contributing to drug discovery research with a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication. Candidates should be pursuingBS/BA, MS, or PhD in a relevant field, with a solid lab or CS foundation and prior research experience in the areas highlighted.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS/BA, MS, or Ph.D. in a relevant field with demonstrated interest or experience in drug discovery research
• Basic laboratory skills in molecular biology, cell culture, protein biochemistry, protein expression and purification, or protein characterization (analytical, biophysical, and/or cellular techniques)
• Understanding and training in safe lab practices
• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies (BS/BA) or one year of graduate studies (MS/PhD) by June 2027
• Enrollment in an academic program at the time of application and continuing education for at least one semester/quarter after the internship (Fall 2027)
• Availability for full-time work during June–August 2027 (10‑12 weeks)
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Interns may be assigned to one or more projects within the Discovery Biologics teams
• Contribute to experimental design and data analysis in drug discovery research
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including biology, chemistry, and computational science

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cross-functional

Research experience

Lab/computer science foundation

Education

BS/BA/MS/PhD in relevant field

Enrollment in academic program

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States is offering Future Talent internships of up to 12 weeks in our Research and Development Division.

Interns will work on one or more projects, contributing to drug discovery research with a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication. Candidates should be pursuingBS/BA, MS, or PhD in a relevant field, with a solid lab or CS foundation and prior research experience in the areas highlighted.