Intern – Lab Ops Associate Technical Specialist

MSD Malaysia; Ballinacurra; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Intern – Associate Technical Specialist to join the Lab Ops Tech IPT. You will support commissioning and qualification of lab equipment and contribute to transformational projects within Laboratory Operations.

The role emphasizes innovation, flexibility and teamwork to deliver improvements and maintain high-quality standards. It requires enrollment in a science or engineering degree with interest in process engineering, validation and statistics, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a science or engineering degree at a third level institution.
• Interest in process engineering, validation, statistics, tech transfer, instrumentation, project management & execution.
• Fosters effective communication, decision making and teamwork for project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects for introducing and qualifying new laboratory equipment.
• Aid in troubleshooting technical issues and participate in investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with site EHS policy, cGMP and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Project Management

Data Analytics

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Regulatory Inspections

Process Engineering

Quality Management

Education

Science or Engineering degree (third level)

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. 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}

Preferred Skills

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Employment details

• 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

Job Posting End Date: 09/16/2026

About the company

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.