2027 Future Talent Program – Vaccine Manufacturing Automation Co-op

Merck; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

New Grad’s Vaccine Manufacturing Automation Co-op at West Point, PA provides up to six months of hands-on automation experience in a GMP-driven vaccine production setting. You will participate in simulations, document GMP procedures, and support daily operations while collaborating with technology, quality, planning, and validation teams.

This role enhances engineering and operations skills inside a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business and Engineering, or a major within the College of Computing and Informatics.
• Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and writing skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete a variety of automation projects in support of vaccine manufacturing at the Company's West Point, PA site.
• Work with computer simulation to test proposed changes before implementation in the manufacturing environment.
• Author new and update existing GMP documentation.
• Involve daily plant operation, including upgrades and maintenance support for manufacturing equipment and cross-functional interaction with production support groups.
• Gain understanding of GMPs, safety, environmental requirements and practical equipment operation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Pursuing degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The Future Talent Program features co-operative assignments that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Manufacturing & Supply Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long‑term goals.

This position will report to vaccine automation management and support ongoing operational activities. Given the close interaction with actual Good Manufacturing Practice manufacturing, candidates need to be prepared to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice gowning restrictions for some of their activities (e.g. – remove jewelry, remove make-up, remove false nails, etc.).

Under the guidance of Department Management, the Vaccine Manufacturing Automation Co‑op will:

• Complete a variety of automation projects in support of vaccine manufacturing at the Company's West Point, PA site.
• Work with computer simulation to test proposed changes before implementation in the manufacturing environment.
• Author new and update existing GMP documentation.
• Expect involvement with daily plant operation, including upgrades and maintenance support for manufacturing equipment and interaction with many other production support groups including technology, quality, planning, and validation
• Gain valuable understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety, environmental requirements and practical experience in equipment operation.

Required Education & Experience:

• Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business and Engineering, or a major within the College of Computing and Informatics.
• Candidates must be successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal and writing skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Candidates should have previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111

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