2026 Future Talent Program - Information Science - Intern at Merck Rahway, NJ

2026 Future Talent Program – Information Science Intern Merck invites a highly motivated university student to join our Information Sciences team in Rahway, NJ for a 12‑week summer internship (May/June to August 2026). The internship offers hands‑on experience in system maintenance, webpage creation, publication data curation, and data management related to drug development, within a cross‑divisional research environment. Responsibilities Under close supervision, the intern will:

• Develop and maintain internal web pages
• Curate and process publication data for research use
• Support data management activities in the drug development pipeline
• Contribute to projects that enhance scientific communication and information science tools.

Education Minimum Requirement Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, material science, or pharmaceutical science. Required Experience and Skills Completed at least one year of organic chemistry. GPA 3.0 or higher. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Detail‑oriented and able to work independently to drive tasks to completion. Available for full‑time employment for 10–12 weeks during May/June through August 2026. Strong educational background or experience in chemistry or biochemistry preferred. Experience with HTML, Visual Basic, Python, or R is preferred. Preferred Experience and Skills Knowledge of chemical nomenclature (IUPAC or CAS). Computer programming skills (HTML, R, Python, Visual Basic) or data science experience. Experience with data visualizations. Experience with chemical drawing software (ChemDraw, ChemSketch, Marvin, etc.). Employment Details Position: Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term) Work arrangement: Hybrid (3 on‑site days per week, 1 remote day). Not applicable for fully remote or field‑based roles. Shift: 1st – Day. Travel: No travel required. Relocation: No relocation. Visa sponsorship: No. Valid driving license: No. Hazardous materials: None. Salary Range

$39,600.00 – $105,500.00 USD.

EEO / Equal Opportunity Statement Merck is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We comply with all affirmative action and disability requirements as a federal contractor. For more information about your rights under U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC website. Application Eligibility U.S. and Puerto Rico residents only. Marriott is committed to inclusion and will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application or hiring process. Local laws may provide additional protections for applicants in San Francisco and Los Angeles; see public notice guidelines. Job Posting Information Posting expiration date: November 3, 2025 (late–12 : 59 PM). Requisition ID: R362057. #J-18808-Ljbffr Feitong Buke