You’re unique, remarkable and multi-faceted.
Fortunately, so are our internships.

As an emerging professional, internship/co-op assignments offer you invaluable career experience. Therefore, it’s important to choose the right company for you – one that values your talents, interests and wealth of knowledge.

Merck offers positions for college students at many levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, our interns and co-ops (comprised of some of the best and brightest college students), have the opportunity to showcase their many skills through projects that make a real impact. So, if you’re the type of person who values making a difference in human health while expanding your career, explore our program.

• All Future Talent Program assignments are paid positions.
• Merck recruits individuals pursuing a wide variety of degrees including BS, Masters, PhD, MBA and DVM, spanning across multiple disciplines.  Visit our Career Choices section to learn more on Merck's functional areas.
• A typical internship is between 10-12 weeks during the summer;  co-op assignments may occur at any time during the year and last three or more months.
• Our Future Talent assignments can be located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, California and Puerto Rico.
• Summer interns may be eligible for subsidized housing accommodations and daily transportation.

Future Talent Program assignments provide a unique outlet for increasing your knowledge and understanding of Merck and the pharmaceutical industry – from training sessions, to mentors, to opportunities to meet with members of senior management and discuss company strategy. By the end of your assignment, you’ll have gained insight into Merck’s vision, experienced our corporate culture and expanded your lifelong career potential.

We encourage you to pursue your career goals using the extensive knowledge you acquired during your assignment whether you move to full-time employment immediately or begin an advanced degree. Join us, and experience our life-saving mission while expanding and enhancing your career. And your life.

Diversity and flexibility are integral parts of our Future Talent Program.  Join us and experience these first hand.

The deadline to apply for upcoming summer internships is February 15th;  co-op positions are posted as opportunities arise throughout the year.

To search and apply for Future Talent Program assignments, click here.