2026 Future Talent Program - Information Science - Intern

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany • Rahway, NJ

138d • $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 Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Information Sciences team, within Scientific Communications and Information Sciences, is seeking a summer intern with strong academic performance, excellent communications skills, and a passion for healthcare and technology. This opportunity will provide an exciting atmosphere to learn and contribute to a cross-divisional environment. Under supervision, the intern will complete specific projects pertaining to system maintenance, webpage creation, processing and curation of publication data, and management of data used in the drug development process. The internship will provide hands-on work experience coupled with personal and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, material science, or pharmaceutical science.
• Completed at least one year of organic chemistry.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently to drive tasks to completion.
• Available for full-time employment for 10-12 weeks during the months of May/June - August 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated education and/or experience with chemical nomenclature (IUPAC or CAS).
• Computer programming skills (HTML, R, Python, Visual Basic) or experience with data science.
• Experience with visualizations.
• Experience with chemical drawing software (i.e., ChemDraw, ChemSketch, Marvin, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Complete specific projects pertaining to system maintenance.
• Create webpages.
• Process and curate publication data.
• Manage data used in the drug development process.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Hybrid work model with three days on-site per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree