PTO Chemist Intern

MSD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,392 - 20,088; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Singapore is seeking a PTO Chemist Intern to support technical laboratory operations. The successful candidate will assist in laboratory management, conduct chemical analysis, and contribute to process improvement projects.

This 6-month internship is set to start in January 2027, allowing you to apply your studies in a practical environment. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Chemistry or related fields and possess problem-solving skills. Join MSD to contribute to global health innovations!

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations and inventory management.
• Perform chemical analysis using spectrometry and chromatography.
• Assist in process understanding and improvement projects.
• Collect data for process monitoring.
• Comply with EHS requirements and participate in safety walks.

Skills

Engineering and scientific principles

Project management skills

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Our Company is an innovative, global healthcare leader that is committed to improving health and well‑being around the world. Our product offering categories include oncology products, vaccines, infectious diseases and animal health. We continue to focus our research on conditions that affect millions of people worldwide while expanding our strengths in areas like vaccines and biologics. We also devote extensive time and energy to increasing access to medicines and vaccines through far‑reaching programs that donate and deliver our products to those who need them.

PTO Chemist Intern

As part of the Pharmaceutical Technical Operations (PTO) team in Singapore, the PTO Chemist intern provides support in the technical laboratory in terms of chemical processes and analysis for various manufacturing facilities at the site, along with maintaining housekeeping and safety standards in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations / laboratory management activities through maintaining inventory management system and laboratory housekeeping
• Perform analysis using various analytical techniques (spectrometry and chromatography) in supporting various plant and utilities improvement initiatives.
• Support process understanding or improvement projects through experiments and/or process/analytical method evaluation and familiarisation.
• Assist in process trending and data collection for process monitoring purposes.
• Complies with all divisional and site‑specific policies, guidelines and procedures. Demonstrates and promotes Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leadership behaviours, ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with EHS requirements. Actively participates in GEMBA safety walks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, including Chemistry /Applied Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemical/Biological/Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated capability in application of sound engineering and scientific principles, project management skills and structured/analytical problem solving techniques
• An excellent team player who is able to readily take on responsibilities and work independently
• Able to commit to a 6‑month internship is preferred
• This role is for January 2027 Internship

Internship period: 6‑month internship starting January 2027.

Requisition ID: R399588

Job Posting End Date: 09/30/2026