Data Engineer - Intern/Co-op

Job Description Data Engineer student, that will support the development, deployment, and maintenance of data pipelines and infrastructure that enable data-driven decision-making in the clinical research department. You will collaborate with the team to ensure the delivery of clean, well-structured, and reliable data. **Responsibilities:** * AI assistant to support implement and integrate AI solutions * Train the team on AI capabilities * Business requirements mapping of AI and automation options * Assist in building and maintaining robust, scalable ETL/ELT (Extract Transform Load) pipelines * Help integrate data from a variety of structured and unstructured sources * Ensure data quality, consistency, and availability through validation and monitoring processes * Work with cloud-based data solutions and modern data engineering tools * Document workflows, processes, and data structures * Continuously learn and apply best practices in data engineering **Requirements:** **Education:** * Student with experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field **Experience:** * 0–2 years of experience in data engineering, data analytics, or a related field **Technical Skills:** * Familiarity with Python or another programming language used for data processing * Understanding of data modeling concepts and ETL/ELT processes * Experience with data tools **Soft Skills:** * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting * Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies * Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal) #LI-DNI **Required Skills:** Information Communication Technology (ICT), Leadership, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency, Vendor Relationship Management**Preferred Skills:** Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** 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:** **VISA Sponsorship:** **Travel Requirements:** **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Hybrid**Shift:** **Valid Driving License:** **Hazardous Material(s):** **Job Posting End Date:** 04/2/2026* **A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.** **Requisition ID:**R390752