Associate Quality Specialist Intern

MSD Malaysia; Ireland; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Quality Specialist Intern to support daily QA activities at the Ballydine facility in Ireland. You will participate as a core member of the Integrated Process Team, reviewing batch records and procedures to ensure quality compliance and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accurate data handling, and adherence to GMP standards. Ideal candidates are studying Science, Engineering or Pharmacy and enjoy solving analytical problems

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Science, Engineering or Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and diverse environments.
• Familiarity with GMP concepts and quality systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure first-time quality in Ballydine.
• Review batch and cleaning process documentation.
• Provide feedback to drive continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Support GMP walk-downs and scheduled audits.
• Generate and communicate quality metrics and maintain quality procedures.

Skills

Communications

Teamwork

Adaptability

Detail oriented

Lean / CI

GMP knowledge

Quality IT systems

Pharmacy

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing degree in Science/Engineering/Pharmacy

Tools

Quality IT systems

Lean / Continuous Improvement

GMP (Electronic/Paperless)

Job description

Job Description Associate Quality Specialist Intern supports day to day QA activities in the Ballydine facility.

The Quality Specialist Intern participates as a core member of the Integrated Process Team).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in the cross functional team that manages production right first time at Ballydine.

Review batch and cleaning process documentation.

Provide feedback on re-occurring issues ensuring continuous improvement to systems/processes.

Support the internal GMP walkdown and scheduled audits.

Participate in the generation and communication of quality metrics.

Creation, review and approval of quality procedures as required.

COMPETENCIES

• Communications: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organizes and delivers information appropriately.
• Teamwork: Interacts with people effectively.
• Able and willing to share and receive information.
• Decision Making: Uses sound judgement to make good decisions based on information gathered and analysed.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities, organizational needs and diverse people.
• Work Standard: Sets and maintains high performance standards.
• Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness.
• Motivation: Displays energy and enthusiasm.
• Maintains high level of productivity and self-direction.
• Skills: Studying in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Quality IT systems desirable.
• Knowledge in Lean / Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledge of GMP Requirements for Electronic /paper free operations.

PQ20 Required Skills:

• Adaptability
• Adaptability
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Clinical Research
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry
• Data Visualization
• Decision Making
• Document Management
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• GMP Compliance
• Health Economics
• Lean Process Improvements
• Office Applications
• Pharmacy
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance Processes
• Quality Metrics
• Quality Process Development
• Reporting and Analysis
• Teamwork
• Technical Support {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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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:

09/16/2026 *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.

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