Summer Discovery Chemistry & Process Research Intern

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

Job summary

Merck offers a Future Talent Program internship in Discovery Chemistry and Process Research at Rahway, NJ and other sites. Interns will join an organic synthesis lab to tackle challenges in pharmaceutical research and development, contributing to synthesis, reaction development, and process understanding.

Interns will maintain ELNs, present results, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should be chemistry majors with at least two years completed by June 2027 and a 3.0+ GPA,

Qualifications

• Interest in organic chemistry and its application to pharmaceutical R&D.
• Basic lab skills and ELN documentation experience.
• Strong communication and ability to work on cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with scientists in an organic synthesis lab to solve problems in chemical synthesis.
• Advance synthetic routes, reaction development, and enabling technologies for drug discovery.
• Maintain accurate electronic lab notebooks and present results orally and in writing.

Skills

Organic chemistry interest

ELN documentation

Teamwork & communication

Education

Chemistry bachelor’s student

2+ years completed by Jun 2027

Full-time May–Aug 2027 availability

Job description

Merck offers a Future Talent Program internship in Discovery Chemistry and Process Research at Rahway, NJ and other sites. Interns will join an organic synthesis lab to tackle challenges in pharmaceutical research and development, contributing to synthesis, reaction development, and process understanding.

Interns will maintain ELNs, present results, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should be chemistry majors with at least two years completed by June 2027 and a 3.0+ GPA,