2027 Future Talent Program - WBT Operations/Tech Ops Intern

Merck; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck's Future Talent Program offers internships up to 12 weeks in the Manufacturing Division at the Wilmington, DE site, designed for hands-on development and a view into long-term opportunities within the company.

Positions span Biologics Manufacturing Operations/Technical Operations Support, New Product Technical Support, and Equipment/Facilities design and construction, with collaborative teamwork and meaningful project work.

Qualifications

• Pursuing associate, bachelor’s, or master’s in engineering or related science.
• Experience with cGMPs, data analytics, and problem-solving is a plus.
• Pharmaceutical/biologics manufacturing exposure is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support startup of the manufacturing plant and lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.
• Lead projects to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Skills

collaboration

communication

lean six sigma

project management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Manufacturing Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

These positions provide candidates with great personal/career development opportunities and the opportunity to work on projects having an impact in the Global Biologics Organization at our company. The positions are located at our Wilmington, DE site which is our company's newest US based site for the production of antibody drug conjugates and offers numerous technical and collaborative opportunities.

BIOLOGICS MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS/TECHNICAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT

• Work as part of the team starting up the manufacturing plant
• Work could be in either a drug substance or a drug product manufacturing line
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve and/or optimize manufacturing processes.
• Support/lead projects directly tied to improving the safety and/or compliance performance of the manufacturing areas.

NEW PRODUCT TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Transfer products within our Company's internal manufacturing network or help start up new product and/or manufacturing facilities.
• Execute strategic technical projects to enhance our World Class Supply posture – decrease inventory, shorten cycle times, increase yields, lower costs.

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION

• Support the design, build, and/or renovation of advanced manufacturing plants, laboratory, and office facilities
• Potential involvement with all phases of project management from the first engineering drawing to the last phase of project start up
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve reliability of equipment and facilities

Required Education

• Candidates must be working toward an associate, bachelor's, or master’s degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Biomedical, Biological, Computer, Electrical, Packaging, or Mechanical Engineering or other related science (Chemistry, Biology, Virology, or Microbiology) or manufacturing related program (Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, etc.).

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Candidates should have pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing-related experience.
• Candidates should have strong collaboration skills, strong communication skills, lean six sigma experience/ knowledge, and strong project management skills.
• Candidates should have knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), some data analytics experience, and strong problem-solving skills.

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

FTP2027

MD2027

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Requirements

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

Yes

Hazardous Material(s)

no

Job Posting End Date

• 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.

Requisition ID

R414191