
Working Student - Digital Solutions & AI (all genders)
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Job description
Merck Life Science posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Darmstadt: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.
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Description provided by Merck Life Science
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your Opportunity
Are you passionate about digital innovation and eager to make a real impact? Join our Quality & Regulatory team and help us shape the future of digital solutions in a global, science-driven organization. As part of a dynamic and innovative team, you will work alongside experienced colleagues and fellow working students to develop cutting-edge digital tools, AI agents, and data analytics solutions — all with the goal of making our quality and regulatory processes smarter and more efficient. We want someone who takes ownership, brings fresh ideas to the table, and is ready to build things that matter.
Your Role
- Develop digital solutions on Palantir Foundry — including low-code applications, data pipelines, and analytics use cases
- Build AI agents using our internal MyGPT platform (built on Langdock) and/or Microsoft Copilot Studio (Power Platform)
- Drive end-to-end projects — from idea to implementation — with a high degree of autonomy
- Collaborate with stakeholders across a global team to identify pain points and design smart solutions
- Contribute to data analytics use cases and help turn data into actionable insights
- Bring your own ideas and proactively suggest improvements to how we work
Your Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (final year) or Master's program in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Programming skills (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset — you think proactively and act independently
- Entrepreneurial spirit — you take ownership of your topics and drive them forward
- Excellent (C1) communication skills in English (our team works in a global setting)
- Curiosity and motivation to learn new tools and platforms quickly
- Practical experience with Palantir Foundry, Microsoft Power Platform / Copilot Studio, or similar low-code/no-code environments
- Experience building AI agents or chatbots
- Familiarity with Confluence or other Atlassian tools
- German language skills
- Real ownership — you'll lead your own projects and see your ideas come to life
- Work with state-of-the-art technologies: Palantir Foundry, AI agents, MyGPT, Microsoft Power Platform
- A collaborative, innovative team of colleagues and fellow working students who share your passion for digital solutions
- Flexible working hours tailored to your academic schedule — we accommodate university commitments
- The chance to jumpstart your career in digital transformation within a global life science leader
- A global work environment where your contributions have real impact on quality and regulatory efficiency
Working Hours: Flexible, up to 20h/week during lecture period | Full-time during semester breaks
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Working student essentials
What this Tech working student role in Darmstadt means for you: the weekly-hours rules, the social-contribution perks, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Working students may work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during the breaks. Staying within this keeps your student status and the Werkstudent benefits.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Under the Werkstudentenprivileg you're exempt from health, care and unemployment insurance contributions — only pension insurance applies. That leaves more net pay than a regular job.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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