2026 Future Talent Program – Discovery Sample Management Analytical Chemistry – Intern

Merck • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

115d • $39,600 - $105,500

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 Discovery Sample Management Department within our company's Research Laboratories located in Rahway, NJ is seeking an undergraduate summer intern. The summer intern will be exposed to core instrumentation critical to modern pharmaceutical analysis, process characterization, and drug substance physical attributes determination. Additionally, interns will learn the fundamentals of analytical and physical chemistry method development necessary to problem solve as a member of an integrated team in support of our company's small and large molecule pipeline. The Discovery Sample Management Department will expose the intern to various expert groups in the area of sample management, high-throughput analysis, molecular and materials characterization including high end mass spectrometry techniques to further broaden the experience. The intern will also attend departmental and team meetings to provide a wider perspective on the drug discovery process in the pharmaceutical industry.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, material science or pharmaceutical science.
• Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) consecutive weeks beginning in May or June of 2026.
• Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of studies toward Bachelor’s degree by June 2026 and be continuing their education for at least 1 semester upon completion of internship.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should have basic laboratory skills and research experience preferred, including experience with High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (HPLC, HPLC-MS, GC, GC-MS, SFC, etc.) using various detection instrumentation.

Benefits

• Salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees