Associate Quality Specialist Intern

MSD; Ireland; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

MSD Ballydine in Ireland offers an Associate Quality Specialist Intern position within the Integrated Process Team. You will support day-to-day QA activities and assist in managing production quality metrics.

The internship emphasizes reviewing batch documentation, driving continuous improvement, supporting GMP walkdowns and audits, and contributing to quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Currently studying science/engineering/pharmacy
• Familiar with GMP and electronic/paperless operations
• Knowledge of Lean/CI
• Analytical problem solving and data analysis
• Teamwork and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross functional team managing production right first time at Ballydine
• Review batch and cleaning process documentation
• Provide feedback on recurring issues to drive continuous improvement
• Support GMP walkdowns and scheduled audits
• Participate in generation and communication of quality metrics
• Create, review and approve quality procedures as required

Skills

Science/Engineering/Pharmacy studies

Quality IT systems

Lean / CI

GMP for electronic/paperless

Education

Science/Engineering/Pharmacy education

Tools

Quality IT systems

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}

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