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

As an emerging professional, an internship offers 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 – comprised of the 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.

• Our internships are paid positions.
• A typical internship is between 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• Most of our internships are located at our facilities in West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ; and Whitehouse Station, NJ, though others are offered in Puerto Rico, Kirkland, WA, Charlotte, NC and more!
• We offer nearby housing accommodations that are arranged and subsidized.
• Diversity and flexibility are integral parts of our intern program, some interns may have the opportunity to choose their position or arrange a convenient flex-time schedule.

Throughout the summer participate in unique outlets 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. Enjoy networking activities where interns across different divisions share information and socialize. By the end of the summer, you’ll have gained insight into Merck’s vision, experienced our corporate culture and expanded your lifelong career potential. 

Upon completion of an internship, eligible interns have an opportunity to interview for full-time positions with the Company. We encourage you to pursue your career goals using the extensive knowledge you acquired during your internship, 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.