2027 Future Talent Program - Modeling & Informatics - Intern

Job Description The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects.These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. We are seeking candidates with a passion for scientific research, excellent academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment. A strong science background in computer science or cheminformatics is essential. Applicants with previous research experience in the listed areas are highly preferred. You will be provided with laptops/lab equipment etc. as necessary to perform the role. This is a paid internship targeted to start in June 2027 and run for 10-12 weeks.Potential involvement in a scientific publication may occur as a result of the research undertaken during the internship. The department of Modeling & Informatics (M&I) is offering internships in the following disciplines: Modeling & Informatics (M&I) (Rahway, NJ; Boston, MA; West Point, PA; South San Francisco, CA) The candidate will participate in molecular modeling and/or cheminformatics research, either in an independent project or as part of a drug discovery team. Prior experience with cheminformatics approaches, such as chemigenomic data analysis, chemical reaction modeling, or chemical databases or data management, or molecular modeling approaches such as docking, molecular dynamics, protein design, small molecule design, peptide design, quantum chemical calculations, and machine learning will be beneficial. The candidate will learn how to employ data, models, and methods to drive hypothesis-driven drug discovery and will be exposed to many areas of research relevant to the drug discovery and development process. Locations: Rahway, NJ; Boston, MA; West Point, PA; South San Francisco, CA **Please note when applying for this position,if the applicantis selected for an interview, they must be prepared to submit letters of recommendation, a brief research statement, and a copy of their transcript. Applicant must select location when applying for this position in those cases where multiple locations are listed ** Required Education, Experience and Skills: Candidates must be pursuing BS/BA or Master’s/Ph.D. degree in related field with demonstrated interest/experience in research areas relevant to the drug discovery process Candidates must have strong academic background in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, informatics, computer science, or applied mathematics Candidates must have completed at least two years of studies toward BS/BA degree or at least 1 year towards Master’s/PhD at the time of the position start date Candidates must be currently enrolled in an academic program at the time of the application and be continuing education for at least 1 semester once the position ends Candidates must be available for full-time employment for 10-12 weeks during the months of June – August 2027 Preferred Experience and Skills: Candidates should have significant interest in applying modeling and/or informatics methods towards drug discovery research Candidates should have Programming skills Candidates should have GPA of 3.0 or higher Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company. Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111. US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 10/9/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. #J-18808-Ljbffr MSD