Intern – Lab Ops Associate Technical Specialist

MSD; Ballinacurra; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Ireland is seeking an Intern – Associate Technical Specialist within the Laboratory Operations Technical Integrated Process Team (Lab Ops IPT). You will contribute to transforming projects, support day-to-day lab operations, and help deliver improvements across instrumentation, validation, and process engineering.

This fixed-term intern role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and adherence to cGMP and EHS standards as you gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced biopharma

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a third level qualification in a Science or Engineering related subject.
• Interest in process engineering, validation, instrumentation or microbiology.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to equipment qualification and commissioning projects.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues and investigations.
• Collaborate with cross functional groups to implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with site EHS policy and cGMP requirements.
• Support quality management system (QMS) activities and risk assessments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Third level qualification in Science/Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Our Laboratory Operations Technical Integrated Process Team (Lab Ops Tech IPT) is a group made up of wide and diverse areas of expertise including instrumentation specialists, process engineers, validation experts, microbiologists, quality specialists and digital & system specialists. This team is at the forefront of our laboratory transformation journey and is currently recruiting for an Intern – Associate Technical Specialist.

Intern – Associate Technical Specialist

The Intern – Associate Technical Specialist will be part of a team responsible for the delivery of transformational projects in order to support & improve current Laboratory Operations. They will be responsible for contributing to a high-performance culture within the IPT by engaging in an environment of flexibility, collaboration, engagement and teamwork.

The Intern – Associate Technical Specialist will be expected to demonstrate a high level of innovation, enthusiasm for the delivery of improvement projects within the Lab Ops area as well as day-to-day base business support.

Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects for the introduction & qualification of new equipment for the commissioning and qualification of laboratory equipment
• Aid in troubleshooting technical issues and take part in investigations through scientific problem-solving approaches.
• Partner with cross functional groups to support change management to implement process improvements
• Ensure compliance with site EHS policy, cGMP and other business regulations and participate in risk assessments, audits, regulatory inspections and incident investigations.
• Ensure the highest Quality, Compliance and Safety standards by participating and complying with our Manufacturing Division Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including ownership, as relevant.

Knowledge And Skills Requirements

General

Enrolled in a third level qualification in a Science or Engineering related subject.

Technical

Interest in at least three of the following process engineering, process & equipment validation, statistics, technology transfer, instrumentation, project management & execution, chemistry, microbiology, regulatory inspections.

People

Excellent communication, decision making, people influencing and project management skills.

PQ20

Required Skills

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Business Management, Clinical Research, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Engineering Processes, Health Economics, Improvement Projects, Management Process, Microbiological Analysis, Microbiological Cultures, Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Office Applications, Process Engineering, Process Improvements, Project Management, Regulatory Inspections, Reporting and Analysis, Safety Standards {+ 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

08/25/2026

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Requisition ID R409409