• Job Description

  Req#: R255010

  Job Description

  The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

  Our Research & Development Division (MRL) located in West Point, PA, is seeking three 2024 summer interns. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Summarizing background information of a specific topic via targeted literature review

  • Conducting data analysis in real-world data sources

  • Summarizing and interpreting study results

  The interns will have the opportunity to present their research work in internal or external professional forums or meetings. In addition, the interns will attend departmental and project team meetings to gain a broad perspective on the application of epidemiology in the pharmaceutical industry.

  We are seeking intern candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, spirit of teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

  Locations: West Point, PA; Rahway NJ, or Boston, MA

  This is a full-time internship position. Housing subsidy is not available as part of this program and must be funded by the student.

  Education:

  • Required: Candidates must be a currently enrolled graduate student pursuing a PhD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health.

  Required Experience and Skills:

  • Candidates must be able to commit to full-time onsite (or hybrid if applicable) employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning June 2024

  • Candidates will have completed at least 2 semesters of graduate work towards a PhD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health by May 30, 2024

  • Candidates will be returning to school in Fall, 2024

  • Candidates will have effective oral and written communication skills.

  Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Have a good understanding of real-world data and real-world databases

  • Have a good knowledge of SAS, R or Python

  Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

  Expected salary range:

  $39,600.00-$105,500.00

  FTP2024

  MRL2024

  Current Employees apply HERE

  Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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  Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

  Employee Status:

  Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

  Relocation:

  No relocation

  VISA Sponsorship:

  No

  Travel Requirements:

  No Travel Required

  Flexible Work Arrangements:

  On-Site

  Shift:

  1st - Day

  Valid Driving License:

  No

  Hazardous Material(s):

  n/a

• About the company

  Merck & Co., Inc.,

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