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Talent Program - Representation Learning - Intern

Job in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Data Scientist, Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39600 - 105500 USD Yearly USD 39600.00 105500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: 2026 Future Talent Program - Representation Learning - Intern

Job Description

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

We are seeking a highly motivated intern with a background in molecular representation of small molecules. This interdisciplinary role is ideal for a student who can commit to 10–12 weeks internship starting in June 2026 and is excited to contribute to drug discovery and development. The intern will collaborate closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and bench scientists to advance our discovery and development process.

Your work will focus on creating and improving models that support our discovery and development pipeline. This experience will be instrumental in learning how representation learning can be applied to small‑molecule drug discovery and development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to machine learning workflows, including data processing, model development, benchmarking, and refinement.
  • Create visualizations and presentations summarizing key findings and present them in meetings.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, computational chemists, and bench scientists.
  • Contribute to documentation and reproducible workflows.
  • Stay updated on new methods and technologies in molecular representation.
Required Experience and Skills
  • Current Ph.D. student focused on Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Chemistry, or Computational Structural Biology.
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks, including Graph Neural Network (GNN) architectures and their applications in drug discovery and development.
  • Proficiency in Python, RDKit, PyTorch, JAX, and Tensor Flow.
  • Solid knowledge of machine learning workflows, including version control (Git), model deployment, and basic UI/UX principles.
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills, clear communication abilities, and strong collaboration skills across cross‑functional scientific teams.
  • Proven ability to thrive in fast‑paced and dynamic research environments.

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

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,600.00 - $ USD

Additional Information

Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:
No

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 03/13/2026

Requisition : R385352

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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