Site Facilities Intern

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Site Facilities Intern to support daily operations on a regulated pharmaceutical campus. You will gain hands-on experience in Integrated Facilities Management and continuous improvement projects within a GMP environment.

The role offers 6–9 months (full-time) with projects spanning space planning, audits, data management, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8) in Facilities Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills required.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration with Quality, EHS, and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine facility audits and inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and compliance issues.
• Assist with space planning, equipment upgrades, and vendor management on projects.
• Ensure GMP, environmental, and safety standards are followed in all facility operations.
• Prepare and update facility metrics, KPI dashboards, and documentation using CMMS.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance building efficiency and reduce downtime.

Skills

Cross-functional

Data Entry

Data Management

Document Management

GMP

Office Apps

Teamwork

Technical Training

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Level 8)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

This Site Facilities Intern role in Cork, Ireland, supports a multinational pharmaceutical site's daily operations. You will help manage and gain hands-on experience in IFM (Integrated Facilities Management) and continuous improvement projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Role Overview

• Location: Cork, Ireland


• Duration: 6 - 9 Months (Full-Time)


• Department: Facilities & Site Services / Engineering


• Reporting to: Site Facilities Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Audits & Inspections: Conduct routine site walk-throughs to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and compliance issues across laboratories and manufacturing suites.


• Project Support: Assist the facilities and engineering teams with space planning, equipment upgrades, and vendor management.


• EHS & Compliance: Ensure all facility operations adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, environmental sustainability goals, and safety protocols.


• Data Management: Prepare and update facility metrics, KPI dashboards, and technical documentation using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).


• Continuous Improvement: Participate projects to improve building efficiency and reduce operational downtime.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (Level 8) in Facilities Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical), Supply Chain, or a related discipline.


• Strong organizational and analytical skills.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, EHS, Manufacturing).


• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen interest in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

What You Will Learn

• Direct, hands-on insight into how a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing campus operates.


• Experience working with global teams and industry-standard maintenance software.


• Mentorship from seasoned engineering and facility management professionals.

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Required Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Entry, Data Management, Document Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Office Applications, Teamwork, Technical Training, Vendor Management

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

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Requisition ID

R408679