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Merck Group

Lab Automation Intern - Early Drug Discovery

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Merck Group

Darmstadt, DE · Internship · €14,400 – €21,600

About this role

Join the Bioassay Automation Lab within the Discovery Pharmacology Department. Help automate and digitalize bioassays and integrate laboratory instruments into automated workflows. Your work supports reliable generation of high-quality experimental data in Healthcare solutions for Oncology, Neurology, and Fertility.

Connect devices to scheduling software and improve data capture and traceability. Collaborate closely with scientists and automation experts on troubleshooting and continuous improvement of automated runs. Hands-on lab interest combined with strong automation and coding skills drives your contributions.

Develop and maintain Python scripts for device integration, method execution, data QC, and reporting. Be part of teams working across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity to help patients. Join a diverse, inclusive, and flexible working culture.

Discover more with curious minds innovating in science and technology to enrich lives. Build a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers human progress. Great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Requirements

  • Enrolled student (BSc/MSc) in automation/engineering/biochemistry or related
  • Knowledge in Python preferred; JSON/API/data formats
  • Lab experience in biology/biochemistry; good documentation skills
  • Experience with liquid handlers and scheduling/orchestration software
  • Hands-on, structured, team-oriented
  • English fluent; German

Responsibilities

  • Automate and digitalize bioassays
  • Integrate laboratory instruments into automated workflows
  • Connect devices to scheduling software
  • Improve data capture and traceability
  • Support reliable generation of high-quality experimental data
  • Collaborate closely with scientists and automation experts
  • Contribute to troubleshooting and continuous improvement of automated runs
  • Develop and maintain Python scripts for device integration, method execution, data QC, and reporting

Benefits

  • Diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences driving excellence and innovation
  • Committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow
  • Culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions
  • Flexible working culture with global opportunities for personal development and career advancement