Become an Intern at Merck

Internship update

Our goals are to offer a safe and enriching experience to you and to every member of this community.

To achieve those goals this summer, it has been decided that unless otherwise communicated, interns and co-ops will work remotely.

We need your help to make sure this process runs smoothly.

Please read and take the following actions:

Domestic living arrangements: in order to complete your internship or co-op remotely you must work from a location in the U.S. Please contact your recruiter if this is a concern.
Equipment shipping: laptops & computing equipment will be shipped to you for arrival on your first day of work.
Login to Workday ASAP and review your mailing address; make sure it reflects your address as it will be on your first day of work.

We expect there will be a few exceptions to this rule. Those exceptions will be communicated directly by managers as soon as possible.

Onboarding

Onboarding typically begins about 60 days before your start date. At this time, you will recieve an e-mail from our New Empoyee Administration (NEA) with instructions and an overview of the pre-employment contingency check process. The timing may vary slightly due to the heavy volume of interns being onboarded over the summer. Please be sure to check your e-mail (including your junk folder) regularly during this time.

At Merck, we utilize Global Background Check program to conduct background screenings on newly hired and rehired employees. This program helps us make informed, quality hiring decisions to support our business needs while adhering to local laws and regulations.

The contingency check comprises of a background screen (education information and employment background) and drug screen. This process can take up to 2-3 weeks to complete. Note that you will need to be in the U.S. to complete the drug screen.

You will be notified once you successfully complete all required pre-employment contingencies. If you have questions about this process, please reach out directly to your NEA representative.

First day logistics

Once all contingencies have been cleared, you will recieve a "First Day Letter" electronically from NEA which will include where to report on your first day. Your manager will be sure to update you if there is any additional information regarding first day logistics that you need to know. Allow yourself some extra time for arrival in case of unexpected delays. It is also helpful to have your manager's name and phone number in case of emergencies.

Intern events & networking

Yes! Throughout the summer, there are several events for you to attend. Some of the events are organized at an enterprise level (all interns/co-ops) by University Relations, some are specific by site, and some may be organized by your department. Overall, there are plenty of opportunities to network with your fellow peers and learn about Merck!

Post-internship

To access your Merck W-2 online, navigate to http://portal.adp.com . Click "Sign Up" at the bottom, and then "I Have A Registration Code"

Registration code: merckco-ipay

Once you're registered, you should be able to click on Pay & Taxes and they can review your W-2 online. If you have additional questions, call 908-423-4357, option 2 for HR, then follow the prompts for Former Employees.

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Frequently asked questions

Internship update

Housing

Transportation

Onboarding

First day logistics

Intern events & networking

Post-internship

We are excited for you to join our team

Our Awards

Connect with us on social

Beware of hiring scams. Review our Applicant Notice.

Your journey​​​​​​​starts today

We are looking forward to having you join our team!

Frequently asked questions

Internship update

Housing

​​​​​​Transportation

Onboarding

First day logistics

Intern events & networking

Post-internship

​​​​​​​​​​​Excited to start but don’t have all the answers?

Every new hire experience is different​​​​​​​Reach out to your manager and/or New Employee Administration (NEA) consultant to learn more

We are excited for you to join our team

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Excited to start but don’t have all the answers?

Every new hire experience is different

Reach out to your manager and/or New Employee Administration (NEA) consultant to learn more