2026 Future Talent Program - Cytometric Profiling - Intern

Merck & Co. • South San Francisco, CA

121d • $39,600 - $105,500 • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Cytometric Profiling group within the Department of Profiling & Expression at our company Research Laboratories is dedicated to advancing preclinical immunology and oncology drug development through innovative biomarker discovery and target profiling. We use cutting-edge flow cytometry to analyze human disease tissue and develop impactful biomarker assays. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and creative student to fill one intern position at our South San Francisco, CA location for the summer of 2026. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of immunologists and cell biologists, working hands-on with human blood and disease tissue samples.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Biological Sciences, Cell Biology, or a similar field
• Completed at least two years toward a BS degree by June 2026
• Demonstrated scientific curiosity and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records

Nice To Haves

• Completion of upper-division biology coursework
• Basic understanding of aseptic cell culture techniques

Responsibilities

• Profiling human blood and diseased tissue using high-dimensional flow cytometry
• Identifying and validating target engagement and pharmacodynamic biomarkers for drug candidates
• Assessing novel technologies and helping develop new platforms
• Processing human blood and tissue for single-cell analysis workflows
• Designing and optimizing multi-parameter flow cytometry panels
• Analyzing complex data sets and presenting findings to diverse audiences
• Understanding the company's Ways of Working and the drug development pipeline

Benefits

• Salary range: $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree