QC Bioanalytical Internship

MSD Malaysia; Swords; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia offers a Quality Internship Programme focused on building technical and professional skills within the pharmaceutical industry. You will work on projects that enhance and prolong lives, contributing to a diverse global team with a patient-centered mission.

You will participate in Lean initiatives, laboratory duties, and documentation control while developing presentation and teamwork abilities for a fast-paced QA environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities (Lean) and lead cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
• Adhere to Lean methodologies and 5S principles.
• Perform laboratory Gemba visits and support quality projects.
• Generate, review and archive documentation as appropriate.
• Participate in internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of documentation and retention records.
• Assist with laboratory duties: pH calibrations, balance calibrations, labeling, preparing solutions.
• Support sample management, disposal and expiry checks.
• Assist with troubleshooting activities as needed.
• Contribute to site metrics through presentation skills and data reporting.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Clinical Research

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Data Entry

Document Management

Process Improvements

Project Management

Reporting and Analysis

Technical Support

Technical Training

Workload Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description Role Description Our Quality Internship Programme starts your journey on the career path within the pharmaceutical industry.

Not only will you learn skills both technical and professional but work on projects that will contribute towards enhancing and prolonging people’s lives across the world.

You will also be part of a diverse and inclusive, multi-skilled global team of highly motivated individuals.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

What will you be responsible for?

• Lean Improvements: Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead/participates in cross-functional teams to implement identified improvements. Support activities in the areas of cost reduction, process efficiency, energy conservation, waste minimization and operational excellence.
• Ensure lean methodologies are adhered to, including 5s.
• Perform Laboratory Gembas.
• Provide support for a wide range of quality projects.
• Generate, review and archive of documentation as appropriate.
• Participate and comply with internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, as relevant.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of documentation and retention records.
• Participate in laboratory-based duties as required, including but not limited to, pH calibrations, balance calibrations, gathering materials, labelling, preparing solutions.
• Assist with sample management, sample disposal and expiry check tasks.
• Support troubleshooting activities as required.
• Build on presentation skills and participate in site metrics.

What We’re Looking For

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Masters degree. Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude—ready to work as part of a supportive team.

Required Skills

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

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: 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.

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.