2026 Future Talent Program - Genome Sciences Intern

Merck • Cambridge, MA

1d • 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 projects will be in one of the following areas:
Genome Sciences (1 positions, On Site Cambridge MA):
• Evaluate cutting-edge systems-level technologies for target discovery and validation.
• Implement 3D cell culture techniques, such as organoids and co-culture, to model disease complexity and micro-environment interactions.
• Employ CRISPR-Cas9 technology to perform gene knockouts, knock-in, and other genetic manipulations in cellular models.
• Generate and characterize disease-relevant cell lines, including the establishment of stable report cell lines for target validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings in group meetings.
• Document experimental results in electronic laboratory notebook.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a minimum of a Bachelor's degree program in Biological Sciences or a related field of study. Students enrolled in graduate programs (MS or PhD) are highly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must be available to work full-time for 3 months in 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should have excellent academic achievement and analytical ability.
• Candidates should have demonstrated superior communication and interpersonal skills and must be able to work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Candidates may have interests/experience in ANY of the fields of molecular biology, immunology, oncology, cell biology, neuroscience, or bioinformatics.
• Specific skill sets could include one or more of the following: primary cell/tissue culture, stem cell biology, standard molecular biology techniques, genomic technologies, flow cytometry, single cell methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cutting-edge systems-level technologies for target discovery and validation.
• Implement 3D cell culture techniques, such as organoids and co-culture, to model disease complexity and micro-environment interactions.
• Employ CRISPR-Cas9 technology to perform gene knockouts, knock-in, and other genetic manipulations in cellular models.
• Generate and characterize disease-relevant cell lines, including the establishment of stable report cell lines for target validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings in group meetings.
• Document experimental results in electronic laboratory notebook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern