Upstream Operations Intern: Start-up & Process Excellence

MSD Malaysia; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. invites applications for an Upstream Operations IPT Intern based in Ireland.

The role supports the start-up of the Upstream manufacturing area within the bulk drug substance facility and contributes to continuous improvement, CAPA management, and quality systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, support batch operations, and author protocols and SOPs while gaining exposure to QA/QMS in a biotech production environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology studies.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Experience or interest in manufacturing processes and CAPA/QMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support start-up of Upstream manufacturing area.
• Monitor Batch Operations from Vial Thaw to Fill and Freezing of bulk drug substance.
• Assist CAPA management and QRAs.
• Prepare SOPs and Electronic Batch Records for start-up.
• Contribute to QMS compliance and deviation investigations.
• Collaborate with CQV, Automation/CSV teams to facilitate facility development.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Batch Production Records

CAPA Management

Chemical Engineering

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Document Management

Equipment Engineering

Facility Design

Freeze Drying

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes

Process Development

Education

Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology studies

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. invites applications for an Upstream Operations IPT Intern based in Ireland.

The role supports the start-up of the Upstream manufacturing area within the bulk drug substance facility and contributes to continuous improvement, CAPA management, and quality systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, support batch operations, and author protocols and SOPs while gaining exposure to QA/QMS in a biotech production environment.