Student Placement - IT Automation Analyst

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical leader in Milton Keynes is offering an internship in IT Automation. The role involves troubleshooting IT systems, supporting projects, and developing solutions. Candidates should be undergraduate students in relevant fields looking for a 12-month placement. This opportunity provides practical experience in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Currently studying at a UK university.
• Looking to complete a 12-month student internship.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve IT Automation issues.
• Develop training packages for business users.
• Implement new IT Automation systems.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Business analysis

Communication

IT automation

Network infrastructures

Education

Undergraduate student in IT Automation & Control or related

Job description

Overview

We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, life-saving vaccines, and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do.

Working in a professional and friendly environment, this role provides you with the opportunity to gain practical experience in an IT Automation role and to build a foundation for success in your future. Throughout a twelve-month placement, you will support, develop and improve our IT Automation systems and processes and have opportunities to travel to other sites. You will be part of a friendly, energetic, highly motivated and collaborative team working on supporting the manufacturing operations and system upgrade improvements.

This role is based at our Animal Health site in Milton Keynes.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with IT Automation Systems and Digital Solutions
• Use ServiceNow and Jira to receive, update and resolve operational issues and requests
• Development and delivery of training packages to business users
• Implementation of new IT Automation systems in-line with business needs
• Use business analysis skills for development of new business systems to meet business specifications, project timescales and users’ expectations
• Provide technical expertise to implement and integrate new and existing systems and technologies
• Opportunity to manage and deliver your own projects with guidance from your mentor
• Maintain compliance to our company’s corporate and regulatory guidelines for IT systems
• Application of our company’s specific System Development Life Cycle to systems
• Adherence to our company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in everything you do
• Ensure that projects follow Cybersecurity, Data Integrity and Good Manufacturing and Lab Practices

Eligibility / Education

• Undergraduate student undertaking an IT Automation & Control, Computing or related area
• Knowledge of automated systems and technologies such as Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Knowledge of network infrastructure
• Business Analysis skills (requirements gathering and translating into IT solutions)
• You must currently be studying at a UK university and will be looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree

How to Apply (Please Read):

Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the ‘resume/CV’ section.

Our standard Future Talent recruitment process is: An online application, a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.

Next Steps

In the event of progression to the next stage, a member of our Future Talent team will contact you within two to three weeks of the application closing date.

Start Date

June 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be a company that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage colleagues to respectfully challenge each other’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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Required Skills

Analytical problem solving, Business analysis, Business systems, Clinical research, Communication, Cybersecurity risk management, Data analytics, Database management, Data entry, Data visualization, Document management, Financial analysis, Health economics, Information technology operations, IT automation, Management process, Network infrastructures, Office applications, Process improvements, Project management, Regulatory compliance, Reporting and analysis, Security compliance

Preferred Skills

Current Employees apply here; Current Contingent Workers apply here

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Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

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Job Posting End Date: 10/9/2025

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Requisition ID: R367928