2026 Future Talent Program - Forensic Services Lab Intern

MSD

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 Global Support Functions Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our company continues to increase its global footprint to improve access to medicines and vaccines for customers and patients, the Global Security Group (GSG) continues to take prudent measures to protect and secure our company and our people, products, trade secrets, intellectual property, reputation, and operations on a global scale. In doing so, GSG protects the Company from a variety of hazards with the goal of providing a competitive advantage by minimizing the impact of security risks and maximizing the opportunity for the Company to do business in a safe and effective manner. The intern work is within the Forensic Services Lab in West Point, PA which supports the Global Security Group in its mission to protect our company, our patients, and our people. The forensic services lab provides an expert level of forensic analysis in the testing of suspected counterfeit, diverted, tampered, or other illicit our company products. The intern may be asked to assist in projects that will help the lab long term, providing the incumbent with experience working in a professional laboratory environment and executing various analytical techniques in a unique forensic chemistry application. Although this position will be supervised, the incumbent will be required to follow sound scientific principles, when necessary, as well as a demonstrate core competency in working safely within manufacturing, research, and office environments. The incumbent is expected to collect information and develop solutions to specific projects of a limited scope. Assignments may be designed to develop professional knowledge and to provide broad experience and familiarization with our company, standards, procedures, and practices.

Requirements

• Students entering Junior or Senior year, or students enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited College or University in Forensic Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, or other related coursework.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Interpersonal skills that include flexibility and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to full-time employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning summer 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Lab Experience
• Flexibility
• Motivation
• Functional Excellence
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Results-Oriented
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Familiarity with Windows applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in projects that will help the forensic services lab long term.
• Execute various analytical techniques in a forensic chemistry application.
• Follow sound scientific principles and demonstrate core competency in working safely.
• Collect information and develop solutions to specific projects of limited scope.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
• Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

What This Job Offers

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