Merck Hiring Systems Biology Intern

Job Description

The Future Talent Program offers internships lasting up to 12 weeks, including one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division provide valuable development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Nonclinical drug safety (NDS) helps advance high-quality drug candidates into development by defining the non-clinical safety and selectivity of lead compounds. NDS employees evaluate the preclinical toxicity of drug development candidates, provide mechanistic understanding of drug-induced toxicity, and assess implications for human safety.

The Systems Biology Intern will work within the Systems Toxicology team to generate and analyze cutting-edge spatial genomics datasets. This role supports investigative assessments into the molecular mechanisms of drug-induced toxicities. Responsibilities include sample preparation, performing spatial experiments, expanding analytical capabilities and workflows for spatial data, and analyzing newly generated datasets from investigative studies.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. We strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you will collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Education

• Currently enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA in Computer Science, Informatics, Data Science, Biology, Chemistry, Toxicology, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Laboratory experience such as tissue sectioning using a microtome and/or cryostat, RNA isolation, and other molecular biology techniques
• Experience with transcriptomics data analysis using RStudio and/or Python
• Bash scripting via the terminal
• Familiarity with data architecture and engineering

Required

• Must be available for a period of 10-12 weeks, beginning June 2026

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.