Data Engineer - Intern/Co-op

<p style="text-align:left">Job Description</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>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.</p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>AI assistant to support implement and integrate AI solutions</p></li><li><p>Train the team on AI capabilities</p></li><li><p>Business requirements mapping of AI and automation options</p></li><li><p>Assist in building and maintaining robust, scalable ETL/ELT (Extract Transform Load) pipelines</p></li><li><p>Help integrate data from a variety of structured and unstructured sources</p></li><li><p>Ensure data quality, consistency, and availability through validation and monitoring processes</p></li><li><p>Work with cloud-based data solutions and modern data engineering tools</p></li><li><p>Document workflows, processes, and data structures</p></li><li><p>Continuously learn and apply best practices in data engineering</p></li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><p><b>Education:</b></p><ul><li><p>Student with experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field</p></li></ul><p><b>Experience:</b></p><ul><li><p>0–2 years of experience in data engineering, data analytics, or a related field</p></li></ul><p><b>Technical Skills:</b></p><ul><li><p>Familiarity with Python or another programming language used for data processing</p></li><li><p>Understanding of data modeling concepts and ETL/ELT processes</p></li><li><p>Experience with data tools</p></li></ul><p><b>Soft Skills:</b></p><ul><li><p>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail</p></li><li><p>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting</p></li><li><p>Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies</p></li><li><p>Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)</p></li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-DNI</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Required Skills: </b></p>Information Communication Technology (ICT), Leadership, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency, Vendor Relationship Management<p></p><p><b>Preferred Skills: </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Employees apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Contingent Workers apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully </b><br />Merck &amp; Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp &amp; 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. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employee Status: </b></p>Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Relocation:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>VISA Sponsorship:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Travel Requirements:</span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Flexible Work Arrangements:</b></p>Hybrid<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Shift:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Valid Driving License:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Hazardous Material(s):</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Posting End Date:</b></p>04/2/2026<p style="text-align:left"><b><span>*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day <u>BEFORE</u> the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day <u>BEFORE</u> the job posting end date. </span></b></p>