Upstream Technical Operations Intern

MSD Malaysia; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Ireland invites applications for a Chemical Engineering/Pharmaceutical Science Intern. The role supports strategic planning, medical insight, and collaboration with healthcare professionals and academic partners in a dynamic biotech setting.

The internship offers a hybrid mix of on-site and virtual work, with exposure to new product introductions, process development, and cross-functional projects across manufacturing and quality domains.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or Pharmaceutical Science
• Demonstrated integrity, energy and ability to work in diverse teams
• Self-driven with a focus on delivering improvements
• Experience with process documentation or development is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support of new product introductions and technical transfers
• Process and equipment optimisation to sustain quality, yields and throughput
• Drive problem solving and continuous improvement in cross-functional teams
• Execute process development on existing or late-stage products including scale-up
• Develop process documentation and batch recipes

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analytics

Documentation

Cross-functional

Process development

Education

Chemical Engineering / Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

## Upstream Technical Operations InternApply: Not Applicable: IRL - Dublin - Swords (Biotech): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 16, 2026 (2 days left to apply): R412755Job DescriptionA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Chemical Engineering/Pharmaceutical Science Intern. This position will contribute to developing and implementing strategic planning in Ireland by providing medical insight and expert knowledge about the product or disease area. In addition, the role shall identify, develop and maintain credible relationships with healthcare professionals, providers and academic centres. Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following: * Support of new product introductions and technical transfers to and from the site, including new technologies.* Process and equipment optimisation in order to sustain and improve product quality, yields and throughput.* Problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives to drive results in a cross functional team environment.* Execution of process development on existing products or new late stage clinical products including scale up to plant equipment.* Responsible for development of process documentation and batch recipes.* Note: If a research project is required as part of your college course the site will review the possibility of facilitating such projects. The internship would ideally be a hybrid mix of working on site and virtually. What skills you will need: In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have: * Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or Pharmaceutical Science* High personal integrity, credibility and energy. Demonstrated ability to work as part of diverse teams in an inclusive manner.* Demonstrated ability to be self-driven with respect to driving results and implementing identified improvement initiatives.PQ20**Required Skills:**Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Clinical Research, Continuous Improvement Techniques, Cross-Functional Project Management, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Documentation Preparation, Document Management, Emotional Resilience, Equipment Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Functional Management, Health Economics, Manufacturing Documentation, Manufacturing Optimization, New Product Introduction (NPI), Office Applications, Problem Identification, Process Development (PD), Process Improvements, Production Efficiencies {+ 10 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**\\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**