2026 Future Talent Program – Bioanalytical Data Science – Intern
Lansdale, PA
Internship
Hybrid
$40K/yr - $106K/yr
Intern
Merck is a global health care leader committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. The Bioanalytical Data Science Intern will focus on exploring AI/ML tools to enhance efficiency in regulated bioanalytical workflows, contributing to real-world projects in pharmaceutical research.
Responsibilities
Gain familiarity with regulated clinical sample testing workflows.
Explore and evaluate AI/ML tools to streamline the handling of sample and assay data for visualization and insight generation.
Present findings and conduct informal training sessions to support team adoption of AI-enhanced practices.
Collaborate with scientists and data analysts to understand current challenges and co-develop AI-driven solutions.
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be currently pursuing a B.A./B.S. in computer science, data science, statistics, or related discipline.
Candidates must be enrolled full-time in the Fall Semester at an accredited university/college after the completion of the internship.
Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of study toward a Bachelor’s degree.
Candidates must be able to complete a 10-12 consecutive week internship between May and August of 2026.
Candidates must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, and interpersonal skills.
Candidates must have proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Preferred
Candidates should have prior experience and knowledge in leveraging or developing AI/ML tools.
Candidate should have familiarity with scripting languages (Python, R, or equivalent).
Candidates should have experience in visualizing, analyzing, and interpreting large data sets, for example, in .csv/Excel.
Candidates should be efficient, organized, and able to handle short timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates should have critical thinking, ability to identify issues and seek solutions.
Benefits
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
