Statistical Programmer Intern: Research & Data Science

Merck; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck’s Future Talent Program offers a 10–12 week internship in the BARDS department within Research Labs, supporting drug and vaccine development. Interns will work on statistical programming to develop analysis datasets, tables, listings, and graphics under the guidance of a senior programmer, helping scientists and health authorities interpret trial results.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Master's program, commit to full-time hybrid work starting June 2027, bring data analysis and

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student and have completed a minimum of two semesters of work toward a Master's Degree by May 2027.
• Full-time hybrid internship for 10–12 weeks beginning June 2027.
• Data analysis experience and programming skills.
• Willingness to learn programming languages and new techniques; ability to collaborate and meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute statistical analysis and reporting deliverables under the guidance of a senior programmer.
• Support analysis of clinical trial data and generate datasets, tables, listings, and graphics.

Skills

Data analysis experience

Programming skills

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree (see description)

Job description

Merck’s Future Talent Program offers a 10–12 week internship in the BARDS department within Research Labs, supporting drug and vaccine development. Interns will work on statistical programming to develop analysis datasets, tables, listings, and graphics under the guidance of a senior programmer, helping scientists and health authorities interpret trial results.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Master's program, commit to full-time hybrid work starting June 2027, bring data analysis and