Quality Assurance Internship

MSD; Carlow; Hybrid; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

MSD in Carlow is offering a Quality Assurance Intern role within the Technical Transfer/Validation Team. The intern will support the introduction of new products, oversee validations, and provide quality oversight for sterile manufacturing processes.

The position involves coordinating with site and external inputs, reviewing protocols and reports for technology transfer and method qualification, and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related Science discipline.
• Knowledge of Irish, European, and International Codes, Standards, and Practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality oversight for introduction of new products and validation activities.
• Serve as site-level and external input point of contact for quality; participate in Quality working groups.
• Review and approve engineering/validation/automation/qualification documentation.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Decision Making

Document Management

Microsoft Applications

Office Applications

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Compliance Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related Science discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Quality Assurance Intern

We are offering an amazing opportunity for a Quality Assurance Intern to join our quality team at our Carlow facility. In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting the introduction of new products and overseeing the execution of validations.

As a member of our esteemed Technical Transfer/Validation Team, you will manage the development and manufacture of vaccines and biological products. Your main focus will be to provide Quality oversight, support, and approval of validation documents relating to a sterile facility, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory expectations for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality oversight and direction for the introduction of new products and validation activities.
• Serve as the point of contact for quality at both the site level and with external inputs, coordinating and attending Quality working group meetings.
• Participate as a functional expert in the cross-functional team responsible for introducing products at Carlow.
• Conduct quality reviews and approvals of engineering/validation/automation/utilities commissioning and qualification activities.
• Review and approve protocols and reports for technology transfer, method qualification, and method validation.
• Review documentation associated with new products, such as QC Test Specifications, BOMs, and MES documentation.
• Support deviation investigations and close out in a timely manner.
• Facilitate compliance direction for the site by adhering to divisional policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively evaluate site compliance against emerging trends and initiate major compliance initiatives for improved status and operational efficiency.
• Actively participate in Plant/Quality committees and collaborate with other site functional groups.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related Science discipline.
• Knowledge of regulatory/code requirements related to Irish, European, and International Codes, Standards, and Practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-related computer applications.
• Good collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team to determine priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of improvement initiatives with a moderate level of guidance.
• Proven ability to drive the completion of tasks.
• Strong decision-making capability with a sense of accountability and responsibility.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) and GDP (Good Distribution Practice).
• Strong Continuous Improvement Mindset.

PQ20

Required Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Clinical Research
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Data Entry
• Data Visualization
• Decision Making
• Document Management
• Efficiency Improvements
• Equipment Qualification
• Health Economics
• Legal Compliance
• Meeting Facilitation
• Meeting Organization
• Microsoft Applications
• Office Applications
• Operational Compliance
• Process Improvements
• Product Compliance
• Product Quality Assurance
• Project Management
• Public Policy Writing
• Quality Assurance Processes
• Quality Auditing {+ 10 more}

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

09/16/2026

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Requisition ID

R413004