Great program, lots of opportunities for interns to learn about different departments of the company.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Make connections with people in all different roles, departments, and levels of experience, because you never know what kinds of opportunities they will create!
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IT Business Analyst
April - September 2019 • Upper Gwynedd, PA
What I liked
Merck is an awesome company with a lot of room for growth. They are actively trying to grow their research and leverage new tools in the field of tech to make their business better. Though many outsiders may see Merck as an older established company, they are trying to make their workplace feel more modern with modern ideas and tools.
What I wish was different
I really didn't have any negative experiences. I wish there was greater input that could be made to upper management. I could only provide input to my team.
Advice
Share your skillset in the first few weeks and be eager to learn. You'll be able to get your foot in the door and you'll learn a lot. If you have new ideas, share them! Merck is actively trying to update and upgrade their older tech stack and update the workplace to entice the next generation of employees.
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Associate engineer
February - December 2019 • Elkton, VA
What I liked
Flexible hours, Young Workforce, Technical Experience Gained, Great Supervisor
What I wish was different
Better location and Closer to Richmond
Advice
Great Company, but disorganized. Make sure youre learning something new everyday and get the most of your experience. Dont let the supervisors just use you as cheap labor.
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Procurement Intern
May - August 2019 • Kenilworth, NJ
What I liked
The People, the work and the industry were all key contributors to my experience. The people at Merck are very willing to take time out of their day and invest in their interns. This is essential to a positive learning experience where you work in an environment where you collaborate and develop together, rather competing next to one another. Additionally, the work I was provided gave me real hands on experience, I had full autonomy of the projects and I witnessed the direct impact on the company. Lastly, I think the working in the pharmaceutical industry is a very interesting and valuable experience as you have the opportunity to understand out healthcare system more and get to contribute to products that help millions of people.
What I wish was different
I think the intern program could have been better about, on boarding the interns to Merck; understanding the company, what they do and how they function.
Advice
Challenge the status quo, do not be afraid to contribute to the team and provide your input.
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Associate Specialist
April - September 2019 • West Point, PA
What I liked
I liked the people, the environment, and the work.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been given more work to do.
Advice
I would say go out and network and ask people if they have any work that needs to be done.
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Global Sourcing and Procurement Intern
May - August 2019 • West Point, PA
What I liked
I liked how I was able to intern for a department that is not necessarily related to my major of Finance and understand what other business roles are out in the world.
What I wish was different
Wish there had been more networking among interns
Advice
Great people and opportunities. However, they do not give return offers. Even summer interns need to apply on job site when jobs are posted throughout the year
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Corporate Audit Co-Op
July 2019 • Kenilworth, NJ
What I liked
I enjoyed working with everyone on the Corporate Audit team. I worked directly with the SOX PMO (Project Management Office) but got to experience projects in many different areas of the team as well. A terrific learning experience and got to see so much of the business from the internal perspective. The Co-Op also provided a much longer experience than an internship which certainly helped expose me to many more areas of the business. Great opportunity for rising juniors and for finance majors as well.
What I wish was different
More exposure to the finance areas of the company.
Advice
Do not be afraid to network with the group and ask questions. Everyone is so welcoming and are all willing to grab a coffee or even chat over lunch.
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Global Safety and Environment Intern
June - October 2019 • Kenilworth, NJ
What I liked
The people, learning atmosphere, and opportunities to join the company full-time
What I wish was different
I wish I was a part of an intern program so I could meet others
Advice
Meet everyone you know, and ask them about their experiences. I learned a lot about the company and the industry by talking to those who work in it. Connect with them on linked in, and build as many relationships as you can -- you never know who might be able to help you in the future!
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Automation Support
June - September 2019 • West Point, PA
What I liked
The company culture
What I wish was different
the availability I was able to offer, I could only come in every Friday and I often felt out of the loop when It came to projects because of how often I was able to be there
Advice
make connections in your co-op because they can lead to something like this!
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Global Scientific and Medical Publications Intern
May - August 2019 • Upper Gwynedd, PA
What I liked
Great for my professional development, exposed to different departments, large company, flexible schedule, great people/boss, lots of other interns, great pay, cool outside opportunities, housing if needed
What I wish was different
More opportunities for interns to connect, more meaningful projects, not a great location
Advice
Work hard and make connections with as many people as you can. At Merck, there are so many resources at your disposal. Make the most of your experiences and it will be extremely rewarding.
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Merck Production System Intern
May - August 2019 • Elkton, VA
What I liked
The intern program at the Elkton Merck site gave me the opportunity to work on a project that had significant value to the company. I had a large team supporting me with members from the Merck Production System group and the HPV Purification area. I was even given the opportunity to present my work to the plant manager. The program also took us on two trips during the summer, hosted numerous tours and lunch & learns, and linked us up with mentors.
What I wish was different
I do wish that interns had more input on the projects we were assigned to work on. While my project was important, it was not in an area of manufacturing that I was interested in pursuing a career in. I think I would have enjoyed my summer a lot more if I could have picked a project more in tune with my interests.
Advice
Take advantage of being an intern! This is true at any company - when you are an intern there are so many opportunities open to you. I was able to have informational interviews with site leadership team members to hear about their experiences and career paths. Through all the tours and lunch & learns I got valuable insight into the different opportunities in the company and figured out a lot about what I want for my future career. I also got to expand my network and build relationships with my mentors, who helped me a lot throughout the summer. Wherever you intern, take advantage of the opportunities open to you as an intern!
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Regulatory Affairs
June - August 2019 • Upper Gwynedd, PA
What I liked
- Great travel opportunities
- Volunteering opportunities
- Leadership & learning opportunities
- Supportive team
- Fun work environment
- Large network of interns
- Assigned a mentor
- Competitions for interns
What I wish was different
- Less focus on hiring engineering, nursing, and pharm students for all positions... diversity in education is beneficial!
- Less focus on recruiting from a specific list of schools
- Intern to hire opportunities in more divisions for undergrads
Advice
The amount of effort you put into the experience is how much you get out of it. This really is an amazing and competitive internship. How how you work will determine if other Widener students are recruited in the future.
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Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering Coop
April - September 2019 • West Point, PA
What I liked
Dynamic environment, great company culture, fun and collaborative team, meaningful and intrinsically noble work and cause, huge networking opportunities and excellent training and guidance
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Ask as many questions as you can to learn more. It will speed up your potential and progress and set you up for success in the future.
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Assoc. Spclst. Administrative Services
May - August 2019 • Upper Gwynedd, PA
What I liked
- Supportive and knowledgeable team
- Diverse tasks and projects
- Innovative and industry leader
- Technology leader
- Large intern network
- Intern to hire opportunities
- Volunteering opportunities
- Flexible hours
- Pretty much everything!
What I wish was different
- Increased diversity in education backgrounds
- Follow up program with interns regarding potential future employment
Advice
- The more you get out of the experience, the more you need to put into it
- This is already an amazing experience to have but to really succeed you need to make a strong effort in all aspects of your work
- Be confident, take pride in even the mundane tasks, as questions, take notes, and NETWORK
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Technical Operations Intern
May - August 2019 • Durham, NC
What I liked
Durham is a lovely place to spend the summer. There's lots to do and see. The people at the Merck Durham plant were super nice and always willing to help with intern projects
What I wish was different
Advice
Ask your recruiter lots of questions about manufacturing and sterile manufacturing before starting your internship. Everyone knows you're coming in blind, but you're going to be so overwhelmed with information the whole time, it's easiest to do some learning before you start work.
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Associate Specialist, Operations
June - August 2018 • West Point, PA
What I liked
Was a great opportunity to see how the company worked and what jobs are available for engineers in the field, also great for meeting people and creating a network.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Project Management Intern
June - August 2018 • Branchburg, NJ
What I liked
I loved my internship experience at Merck. I was able to learn so much about my field and found a mentor who really helped me find the next step in my career. The people at Merck were so supportive and always willing to help. I loved the environment because everyone truly loved their jobs and were there to help each other grow. The flexibility was amazing as we had summer Fridays so we could work from home or leave earlier and really be able to enjoy the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten to know the other interns more through activities. All of us were really invested into our works because we had real assignments/projects/meetings to run and didn't always have time to spend with each other.
Advice
Make the most of this internship because you can gain so many valuable learning experiences as well as connections with people who have worked in other industries/companies. Everyone has a diverse background and is willing to take time to teach and share their experience.
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Chemical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • West Point, PA
What I liked
It was a great experience all around. There was always work to do and lots of support from other employees. I ran experiments and completed data analysis and actually was in a position to complete important work.
What I wish was different
For me, there is nothing I wished had been different.
Advice
Doing good work is important. You may not complete everything in the time you have yourself but good data is more important than meeting deadlines at times.
The inclusion and support that I had throughout my department was amazing. I was able to have a wide range of experiences while work with a diversity group of people. My manager was flexible and understanding of my commuting situation, which may working easier know that I could adjust my hours.
What I wish was different
Advice
That you should never not try to reach, just because you think you can't.
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Global Sourcing and Procurement Intern
May - August 2018 • Kenilworth, NJ
What I liked
Internship experience was invaluable
What I wish was different
Full-time positions were more relevant to my career goals
