Manufacturing Operations Internship - Carlow

MSD Malaysia; Carlow; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Intern to join our team. This role offers hands-on exposure to a regulated manufacturing environment, supporting problem-solving, troubleshooting, data collection, and process improvement to drive right-first-time execution.

You'll collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Automation, Maintenance and Learning & Development to resolve issues, develop process flow diagrams, update procedures, and ensure adherence to GMP, data integrity

Qualifications

• Currently Pursuing a degree in relevant field.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Good technical written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.
• Basic analytical skills and comfortable working with data and process information.
• Good computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications.
• Awareness of compliance, quality, and safety expectations in a regulated environment.
• Interest in pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support problem-solving and troubleshooting activities related to manufacturing equipment, processes, and operational issues.
• Assist with data gathering, root cause analysis, and implementation of improvement actions to support right-first-time execution and operational performance.
• Work with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Technical Operations, Automation, Maintenance, and Learning and Development to resolve issues and improve process reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, visual management updates, and actions linked to manufacturing performance.
• Develop process flow diagrams and simple decision aids to improve process understanding and consistency where required.
• Contribute to updates of procedures, work instructions, and training materials where necessary to support manufacturing operations.
• Work in line with site safety, GMP, data integrity, and documentation expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive mindset

Data literacy

MS Office

Compliance awareness

Pharma GMP interest

Pursuing degree

Education

Pursuing relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Manufacturing Operations Intern We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Operations team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain practical experience in a regulated manufacturing environment while supporting problem-solving, troubleshooting, process improvement, and operational performance activities. Join our company and contribute to innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals.

Responsibilities

• Support problem-solving and troubleshooting activities related to manufacturing equipment, processes, and operational issues.
• Assist with data gathering, root cause analysis, and implementation of improvement actions to support right-first-time execution and operational performance.
• Work with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Technical Operations, Automation, Maintenance, and Learning and Development to resolve issues and improve process reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, visual management updates, and actions linked to manufacturing performance.
• Develop process flow diagrams and simple decision aids to improve process understanding and consistency where required.
• Contribute to updates of procedures, work instructions, and training materials where necessary to support manufacturing operations.
• Work in line with site safety, GMP, data integrity, and documentation expectations.

Qualifications Required

• Currently Pursuing a degree in relevant field
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Good technical written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, and troubleshooting
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks
• Basic analytical skills and comfortable working with data and process information
• Good computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications
• Awareness of compliance, quality, and safety expectations in a regulated environment
• Interest in pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment

PQ20 Required Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Clinical Research
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry
• Data Visualization
• Document Management
• Health Economics
• Office Applications
• Organization Administration
• Process Improvements
• Project Management
• Public Administration
• Reporting and Analysis
• Technical Support
• Technical Training
• Workload Prioritization

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.