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How much do merck internships jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for merck internships in the United States is $18.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Merck internships?

Merck internships are structured programs designed for students and recent graduates to gain practical work experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. These internships provide opportunities to work on real-world projects alongside experienced professionals in various fields such as research, marketing, engineering, finance, and more. Participants not only develop technical and professional skills but also gain insights into Merck’s culture and values. Internships at Merck can often serve as a pathway to full-time employment after graduation. They typically last for 10-12 weeks and are available at multiple locations worldwide.

What types of projects do interns typically work on during Merck internships?

As a Merck intern, you'll often work on real-world projects that directly support the company's core business—ranging from pharmaceutical research and development to marketing, data analysis, supply chain, or information technology. Interns are usually integrated into active teams and are given specific responsibilities, such as analyzing experimental data, supporting clinical trials, automating business processes, or contributing to strategic planning. This hands-on experience not only helps you develop technical and professional skills but also provides insight into how cross-functional teams collaborate to achieve company objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Merck intern?

To thrive as a Merck Intern, you generally need a strong academic background in a relevant field such as life sciences, engineering, business, or IT, often supported by current enrollment in a degree program. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis tools, or laboratory equipment (for science roles) is typically required, and prior internship or research experience can be advantageous. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help interns stand out by enabling effective collaboration and adaptability in a dynamic corporate environment. These skills are essential for contributing to projects, learning quickly, and making a positive impact during the internship.

What is the difference between Merck Internships vs Merck Research Assistant?

AspectMerck InternshipsMerck Research Assistant
Required CredentialsUndergraduate or graduate students, relevant courseworkBachelor's degree in life sciences or related field, some roles may require experience
Work EnvironmentTemporary, project-based, collaborative teams in labs or officesFull-time, laboratory or clinical research settings, often more specialized
Employer & Industry UsageInternship programs offered by Merck for students to gain industry experienceFull-time research roles within Merck's R&D departments

Merck Internships are typically short-term programs designed for students to gain industry exposure, while Merck Research Assistants are full-time roles focused on supporting ongoing research projects. Internships are ideal for students exploring careers, whereas Research Assistants are more specialized positions requiring relevant education and experience.

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Infographic showing various Merck Internships job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Internship, 69% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,193 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

2027 Future Talent Program - Biostatistics and Research and Decision Sciences - Health Economics & D

West Point, PA • On-site

Merck & Co., Inc.
Pharmaceutical Product Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Merck & Co., Inc.external

$39K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Merck rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that are 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Our company's Health Economics and Data Sciences (HEDS) division is currently recruiting for summer interns.
The HEDS team is part of the Biostatistics and Research and Decision Sciences (BARDS) department, which is part of the company Research Laboratories (our Research & Development Division), including statistical programmers, statisticians, epidemiologists, health economists and information scientists. BARDS has over 1000 employees world-wide; our largest functional area is statistical programming. HEDS is a global team of over 50 individuals, that, in collaboration with internal and external partners, provides strategic and technical leadership to enable patient access, measure and quantify the value of our company's products, inform internal and external decisions, and shape methodology and external health policy and practice. One major responsibility of HEDS to deliver economic assessments that support submissions to Health Technology Assessments worldwide.
The intern will engage with all various levels within the HEDS organization to participate in and/or lead workstreams or projects that support health economic development.
Activities may include (but are not limited to):
  • Support the HEDS team in conducting quality assurance tests for both budget impact and cost-effectiveness models
  • Work on systematic data standardization, review and collection to support economic models
  • Develop tools to enhance quality assurance, quality planning and submission readiness activities
  • Support benchmarking activities for deliverables
  • Develop capstone presentation illustrating internship activities and deliverables.

Required Education and Skills:
  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in a science-related discipline.
  • Candidates must be available to work full-time in a hybrid capacity for 10-12 weeks beginning in May or June of 2027

Preferred Experience and Skills:
  • Should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Should have oral and written communication skills in an international environment
  • Should have organizational skills
  • Should have teamwork and leadership skills
  • Should have the ability to analyze, interpret and solve problems
  • Should have the ability to think with creativity and innovation
  • Should have the ability to proficiently interact with all levels of specialists & management
  • Should have knowledge and experience in economic evaluation of medical interventions
  • Should have expertise and solid hands-on experience in the conceptualization, design, development and dissemination of health economic model approaches to enable internal and external decisions

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 $$39,908 - $111,111
FTP2027
RL2027
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