# 2027 Future Talent Program - Biostatistics - Intern at Merck - Company: [Merck](https://jobs.merck.com/us/en) - Location: Rahway, NJ - Type: Internship · Internship - Posted: 2026-09-08 - Apply: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/searchjobs/job/USA---New-Jersey---Rahway/XMLNAME-2027-Future-Talent-Program---Biostatistics---Intern_R416450 - Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/2027-future-talent-program-biostatistics-intern-5be63d49 ## Summary by newgrad.ai What you'll do: - Conduct statistical research and data analysis for drug and vaccine development. - Collaborate with experienced statisticians on preclinical or clinical biostatistics projects. - Apply scientific methodologies to areas like AI/ML, pharmacogenomics, and clinical pharmacology. What they're looking for: - Students pursuing an MS or PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics. - Completion of at least two graduate semesters by May 2027. - Proficiency in R, SAS, or S-Plus with strong communication skills. - Availability for a 12-week full-time summer internship starting May or June 2027. Pay and perks: - Salary range is $39,908 - $111,111. ## Posting The Future Talent Program features summer internships that will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our company's renowned Research and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership with other subject matter experts, apply state-of-the art scientific methodologies and tools to enable the discovery, development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global human health. The department is hiring interns for Preclinical Biostatistics and Clinical Biostatistics and seeking students enrolled in an MS or PhD degree in Statistics or Biostatistics. In these internships, you will work closely with an experienced pharmaceutical industry statistician to perform statistical analysis of data from and/or statistical research related to basic drug research, clinical pharmacology, drug and vaccine development, biomarker development, pharmacogenomics, AI/ML, health technology assessment or methodological research. This is a full- time summer internship position. ### Required Education and Skills - Candidates must be currently enrolled students and have completed at least (2) semesters of graduate work towards an MS or PhD degree in Statistics or Biostatistics by May 2027. - Candidates must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027. - Candidates must have effective oral and written communication skills. - Candidates must have a good working knowledge of SAS, S-Plus, and/or R. 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: $$39,908 - $111,111 FTP2027 RL2027 Required Skills: Preferred Skills: US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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 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. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 10/31/2026 From Merck's public posting, laid out for reading by newgrad.ai with the wording unchanged. 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