QC Microbiology Internship - Dunboyne

MSD Malaysia; Ireland; Remote; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Dunboyne, Ireland, invites interns to join the Quality Control team. You will support analytical testing across in-process materials, final products, and stability samples within a new biotech facility.

You’ll work in a self-directed team environment emphasizing data integrity and patient safety. The role requires pursuing a Science/Quality/Technical degree, solid communication skills, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree qualification in Science/Quality/Technical disciplines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are expected.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements for manufacturing and/or systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Analytical/Microbiology/Biochemistry testing and document results per GMP.
• Observe GLP/cGMP standards at all times.
• Review Analytical Testing data and support lab readiness, audits, and equipment qualification.
• Participate in inspections, GEMBA’s and Go-See’s; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Biochemistry

Cell-Based Assays

Clinical Research

Data Analytics

Database Management

Data Entry

Data Visualization

Document Management

GMP Compliance

Health Economics

Immunoassays

Immunochemistry

KPI

Microbiology

Office Applications

Pressure Management

Process Improvements

Project Management

Reporting and Analysis

Risk Assessments

Safety Standards

Safety Training Programs

Technical Support

Education

Science/Quality/Technical degree (pursuing)

Job description

## QC Microbiology Internship - DunboyneApply: Not Applicable: IRL - Meath - Dunboyne: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 16, 2026 (2 days left to apply): R411892Job DescriptionThis role will be part of our Testing Self-Directed work team in our state of the art single use multi- product biotech facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland.• The organisational structure at the site will be based on self-directed work teams where decisions will be made at the level where the data exists.• The Quality Control Analyst intern will work across the site self-directed work teams and hub teams to identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to deliver on our commit culture that support Quality, EHS, Learning and Continuous improvement.• The Quality Control analyst intern will be responsible for supporting testing on in-process drug substance/drug product, final drug products, and stability samples at the new single use multi-product biotech facility in Dunboyne, County Meath, Ireland.• The overall responsibility for this role will be to support the Quality Control testing function related to Analytical/Microbiology/Biochemistry & Cell Biology methods, ensuring compliance with cGMP and corporate regulations. This is a critical role within the Quality organisation to help establish the Laboratories as a hub for specialised analytical testing and create value for our patients.**Key Accountabilities:**• Perform a variety of routine Analytical/Microbiology/Biochemistry & Cell Biology testing techniquesand associated documentation in compliance with GMP requirements as required, Following all relevant Standard Operating Procedures.• Observe GLP/cGMP always• Review Analytical Testing data.• Support activities including general lab readiness, audit readiness, laboratory equipment qualification and analytical method technical transfer, verification and validation.• Get actively involved by participating in inspections, GEMBA’s and Go-See’s.• Operate to the highest standards of Safety, Quality and Compliance.• Routinely talk about any safety issues you are concerned about.• Know the hazards of the tasks you are performing, actively conduct risk assessments for inclusion into operational SOPs.• Be part of a motivated and high performing team**Requirements:**Pursuing a degree qualification in Science/Quality/Technical (disciplines).• Good written and oral communication skills.• An understanding of cGMP requirements for manufacturing and/or systems and compliance.• Required to work on his/her own initiative in a constructive manner in addition to working as part of a team.• Excellent time management and organisational skills.• Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.• Flexible and self-motivated.PQ20**Required Skills:**Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biochemistry, Cell-Based Assays, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, GMP Compliance, Health Economics, Immunoassays, Immunochemistry, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Microbiology, Office Applications, Pressure Management, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Risk Assessments, Safety Standards, Safety Training Programs, Technical Support {+ 2 more}**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.**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