2026 Future Talent Program - Discovery Chemistry Modeling & Informatics - Intern

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany • Rahway, NJ

168d • $39,600 - $105,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Company Future Talent Program features internship opportunities that span 10-12 weeks and may include one or more projects. For you: these positions in our Company's Research Labs will provide you with a great development opportunity and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. For us: we get to meet the best and brightest individuals who represent the future of scientific endeavor in the US. 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 2026 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.

Requirements

• Candidates must be pursuing BS/BA or Master's/Ph.D. degree in related field.
• Demonstrated interest/experience in research areas relevant to the drug discovery process.
• Strong academic background in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, informatics, computer science, or applied mathematics.
• Completed at least two years of studies toward BS/BA degree or at least 1 year towards Master's/PhD.
• Currently enrolled in an academic program at the time of the application.

Nice To Haves

• Significant interest in applying modeling and/or informatics methods towards drug discovery research.
• Programming skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Participate in molecular modeling and/or cheminformatics research.
• Work on independent projects or as part of a drug discovery team.
• Employ data, models, and methods to drive hypothesis-driven drug discovery.
• Engage in research relevant to the drug discovery and development process.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Opportunity for potential involvement in a scientific publication.

What This Job Offers

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