Description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. As a Clinical Operations Intern in Animal Health Clinical Research & Development at our Company, you will have the opportunity to gain experience and contribute to a variety of clinical R&D (Research & Development) projects.

Under the supervision of experienced professionals, you will support various aspects of clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulations and protocols. This internship is designed to provide valuable exposure to the field of veterinary clinical research and operations.

Job Description

Work location is mainly in our headquarters in Rahway NJ, working alongside our Clinical Scientists, Monitors and Specialists supporting the planning, conduct, and reporting of Clinical Trials. These trials will support the regulatory approval of new companion animal and livestock products. These studies must be conducted in compliance with the requirements of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Assignments may be designed to develop professional knowledge and to provide broad experience and familiarization with our Company methods, standards, procedures, and practices.

Education

• Candidates must have a High School diploma and be currently enrolled in a College/University undergraduate or graduate program.
• Undergraduate candidates must have completed at least two (2) years of studies towards a Bachelor's degree by June 2026 in Animal Science, Biology or Veterinary-related majors.

Required Experience and Skills

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to adapt to various electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• 3.0 GPA
• Animal Science or some direct Veterinary experience is a strong plus (work experience in a farm or veterinary clinic).

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-$105,500.00 USD

FTP2026

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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

Relocation:
No relocation

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:
11/3/2025
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Requisition ID:R370543