Quality Assurance Internship

MSD Malaysia; Carlow; Hybrid; EUR 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Carlow, Ireland is seeking a Quality Assurance Intern to support the Technical Transfer/Validation Team in the development and manufacture of vaccines and biologics.

The role focuses on quality oversight of validations, protocol reviews, and collaboration with site teams to ensure regulatory compliance. The internship offers exposure to sterile manufacturing, regulatory standards (cGMP/GDP), and cross-functional project participation, with hybrid work arrangements and a

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 and GDP.
• Strong Continuous Improvement Mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality oversight for the introduction of new products and validation activities.
• Coordinate and attend Quality working group meetings at site and with external inputs.
• Participate as a functional expert in cross-functional teams introducing products at Carlow.
• Review and approve protocols and reports for technology transfer, method qualification, and method validation.
• Review documentation such as QC Test Specifications, BOMs, and MES documentation.
• Support deviation investigations and close out in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with divisional policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate site compliance and initiate major compliance initiatives for efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Data Analytics

Quality Assurance

Documentation Management

Meeting Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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

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: Hybrid. 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.

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