Merck & Co., Inc.

Study Manager

April - September 2021 • Kenilworth, NJ

What I liked

The corporate culture. The flexibility of work. Detailed and explanatory training. Feedback from supervisors. Networking with other interns.

What I wish was different

My role was entirely remote and while this was convenient in its own way, I still would have preferred to build connections face-to-face.

Advice

Try to converse with as many people as you can. There is a story to be heard and a lesson to be learned from anyone working with/alongside you.

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Assoc. Spclst. Administrative Services

May - August 2019 • Upper Gwynedd, PA

What I liked

- Supportive and knowledgeable team - Diverse tasks and projects - Innovative and industry leader - Technology leader - Large intern network - Intern to hire opportunities - Volunteering opportunities - Flexible hours - Pretty much everything!

What I wish was different

- Increased diversity in education backgrounds - Follow up program with interns regarding potential future employment

Advice

- The more you get out of the experience, the more you need to put into it - This is already an amazing experience to have but to really succeed you need to make a strong effort in all aspects of your work - Be confident, take pride in even the mundane tasks, as questions, take notes, and NETWORK

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Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering Coop

April - September 2019 • West Point, PA

What I liked

Dynamic environment, great company culture, fun and collaborative team, meaningful and intrinsically noble work and cause, huge networking opportunities and excellent training and guidance

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Ask as many questions as you can to learn more. It will speed up your potential and progress and set you up for success in the future.

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Intern

May - August 2023 • Rahway, NJ

What I liked

The team I worked with was committed to my career development. There were many amazing networking opportunities

What I wish was different

Advice

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Technical Operations Intern

May - August 2019 • Durham, NC

What I liked

Durham is a lovely place to spend the summer. There's lots to do and see. The people at the Merck Durham plant were super nice and always willing to help with intern projects

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask your recruiter lots of questions about manufacturing and sterile manufacturing before starting your internship. Everyone knows you're coming in blind, but you're going to be so overwhelmed with information the whole time, it's easiest to do some learning before you start work.

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Global Sourcing and Procurement/Communications Intern

May - August 2018 • Kenilworth, NJ

What I liked

I liked the opportunity to work at Global HQ where I could learn about and interact with Merck markets in other countries around the world. I had great managers and mentors.

What I wish was different

I wish that there were more interns or entry level workers my around my age to interact with. Most employees at HQ are Director-level and above.

Advice

Take every opportunity you have to expand your network. There were plenty of interesting events, panels, and groups to take part in throughout the summer.

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Global Communication Intern

May - July 2018 • Shanghai, China

What I liked

I met so many talented people in MSD China. Moreover, I gained some insights about pharmaceutical companies.

What I wish was different

More opportunities to see how other departments work and associate with each other.

Advice

Start intern as early as possible, even the intern may not fit into your major. It is always better to step into the society earlier than later.

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Process Engineer Intern

May - August 2018 • Lansdale, PA

What I liked

My manager did a great job of letting me carry out my own Design of Experiment and get hands-on experience in the lab. I also enjoyed the intern events that were coordinated, such as the lunch-and-learns and lab tours.

What I wish was different

Advice

Network and get to know as many people as possible both in and out of your department to learn more about the company and the great resources it has to offer!

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Manufacturing Intern

May - August 2021 • Elkton, VA

What I liked

The work I was doing in the pharmaceutical industry and learning about pharmaceuticals and vaccines.

What I wish was different

The location was a bit difficult to get used to but once I did I loved it.

Advice

Be open minded and really ask questions and be willing to learn a lot all the time.

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Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) - Business Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Rahway, NJ

What I liked

The opportunity to learn how to create a user interface that properly demonstrated the status of monitoring clinical trials.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to explore more areas of the company.

Advice

I would advise to take advantage of any and all networking experiences!

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Associate specialist

April - September 2019 • West Point, PA

What I liked

Worked at a great department

What I wish was different

Location - my commute was not ideal

Advice

Make as many connections as possible

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Global Safety and Environment Intern

June - October 2019 • Kenilworth, NJ

What I liked

The people, learning atmosphere, and opportunities to join the company full-time

What I wish was different

I wish I was a part of an intern program so I could meet others

Advice

Meet everyone you know, and ask them about their experiences. I learned a lot about the company and the industry by talking to those who work in it. Connect with them on linked in, and build as many relationships as you can -- you never know who might be able to help you in the future!

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Screening and Compound Profiling Intern

May - August 2018 • Kenilworth, NJ

What I liked

I really enjoyed working in industry and being surrounded by advanced technology. It was a great learning experience, and all my coworkers were amazing! It was also really cool how my work could be translated into a possible cure/drug 10-15 years down the line! I interacted with so many different people with different backgrounds. I definitely want to come back!

What I wish was different

I wish I worked with more interns. All my co-workers were adults

Advice

You don't have to be an expert in the field to work in it. A lot of people I met were thrust into the fields they work in now and had to learn from the beginning. As long as you have intellectual curiosity and perseverance, you'll be fine!

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Vivarium Intern

May - August 2018 • West Point, PA

What I liked

I am truly grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the amazing work being done at Merck: being able to experience a small aspect of what would be considered a dream job of mine was life-changing. Beyond the obvious benefits of working at this company, there were many things that were unexpected going into my experience. The amount of resources Merck devotes to its interns on the day to day scale and long term professional development is incredible. The environment is truly conducive to providing countless learning opportunities in both the resources provided as well as the attitudes held by the employees and mentors.

What I wish was different

Nothing! It was a wonderful experience through and through.

Advice

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Infectious Diseases and Vaccine Discovery Research Intern

May - July 2017 • West Point, PA

What I liked

The team based environment. Everyone worked very closely with those of other disciplines to try and solve the problems they were facing. I hadn’t seen that anywhere else.

What I wish was different

That the internship was longer.

Advice

Prepare for lots of writing and a lot of information given to you. It was an intensive internship.

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GCTO Monitoring Excellence Intern

May - August 2017 • Rahway, NJ

What I liked

The positive work environment.

What I wish was different

Nothing different.

Advice

Take advantage of networking opportunities.

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Process Engineering Intern

June - August 2017 • Elkton, VA

What I liked

This was a great experience with valuable opportunities for learning.

What I wish was different

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Intern

June - August 2018 • Upper Gwynedd, PA

What I liked

Everything! I had a great boss and learned so much.

What I wish was different

I wish GW had better resources that made finding an internship / going through the process easier.

Advice

Make sure your resume is good before you even think about applying!

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Process Development Intern (Merck Manufacturing Division)

May - August 2018 • Elkton, VA

What I liked

The company culture at Merck's Elkton site was extremely supportive and motivating, and it is clear that employees are driven by the common goal of saving and improving lives. This made it very rewarding to come into work each day knowing that the decisions I made would have an impact on the lives of patients around the world.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions! An internship with Merck provides you with the opportunity to gain so much knowledge about the pharmaceutical industry, and I benefited from trying to approach everything with an open mind and learn as much as possible during my time in Elkton.

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