Internship in Process & Support Operations (12 months)

MSD; Schachen; On-site; CHF 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance (Half Fare Card)

Pension fund and accident insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

MSD invites applicants for a 12-month internship in Process & Support Operations in the greater Lucerne area. The role requires full-time presence on-site to support manufacturing and integrate with the team, focusing on GMP manufacturing of early-phase therapies.

The program targets graduating or master's students in biotechnology or chemical engineering, with strong German and English skills and proficiency in MS Office. Travel within Switzerland may be required.

Qualifications

• Student of Bachelor/Master’s degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, or related discipline.
• Well-organised, structured and independent way of working.
• Commitment, motivation and creativity.
• Willgness to travel within Switzerland if required.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal German and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the local study team in operational management of multinational projects in Switzerland.
• Supporting administrative tasks
• Data entry and maintenance of databases
• Learn and follow GMP/EHS standards
• Support Weighing & Dispense/Solution preparation or/and Upstream/Downstream operations under supervision, assist with sampling
• Assist with documentation and collecting info for deviations or changes
• Help with continuous improvement tasks and non‑GMP test runs
• Support material handling and gain exposure to SAP

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

GMP Compliance

Project Management

Python

Manufacturing Support

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor/Master in Biotechnology or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Database Management

Data Wrangling

Job description

Job Description Internship in Process & Support Operations Duration: 12 months for interns Full time The program will be limited to EU/EFTA citizens. Are you looking for an internship to learn and develop, take a peek into the professional world while bringing in your individual contribution? Would you like to experience working in one of the biggest multinationals in the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for a graduating student or master student searching for a challenging and fulfilling internship in our innovative company. This is an internship within the Process & Support Operations group at our company in the greater Lucerne area. This position requires full-time physical presence at the site to support manufacturing and to enable optimal integration into an existing team. As a member of the growing manufacturing team at our company, you will be responsible for supporting various activities related to the implementation and GMP manufacturing of early-phase clinical therapies.

Your responsibilities:

• Supporting the local study team in operational management of multinational projects in Switzerland
• Supporting administrative tasks
• Data entry and maintenance of databases
• Learn and follow GMP/EHS standards
• Support Weighing & Dispense/Solution preparation or/and Upstream/Downstream operations under supervision, assist with sampling
• Assist with documentation and collecting info for deviations or changes
• Help with continuous improvement tasks and non‑GMP test runs
• Support material handling and gain exposure to SAP

Your Competencies:

• Student of Bachelor/Master’s degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, or related discipline
• Well-organised, structured and independent way of working
• Commitment, motivation and creativity
• Willgness to travel within Switzerland if required
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal German and English skills

What we offer:

Being an employee at our company means you will work together with a team on healthcare in an international environment. As a member you will get the opportunity to develop yourself.

• Challenging tasks
• Insights into the world of the biopharmaceutical industry
• Numerous networking opportunities, trainings & e-learning modules
• Competitive compensation
• Accident insurance and pension fund as per the defined eligibility criteria
• Travel allowance (Half Fare Card, after signup)

Benefits of Working with our Company:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture, one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

Required Skills:

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Technology
• Clinical Research
• Cloud Data Catalog
• Corporate Management
• Data Analysis
• Database Management
• Data Science
• Data Security
• Data Visualization
• Data Wrangling
• Detail-Oriented
• Digital Learning
• Event Planning
• GMP Compliance
• Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Manufacturing Support
• Microsoft Office
• Motivation Management
• Organizational Management (OM)
• Production Support
• Project Management
• Python (Programming Language)
• Software Proficiency {+ 2 more}

Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 10/27/2026 *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.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.