2027 Future Talent Program - WBT Operations/Tech Ops Intern

MSD; Wilmington (DE); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 111 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Merck & Co., Inc. is offering an internal Future Talent Program internship in Wilmington, Delaware.

Participants will work on multiple projects within Biologics Manufacturing Operations/Technical Operations Support, New Product Technical Support, and Equipment/Facilities Maintenance, Design, and Construction. The program targets students pursuing degrees in chemical/biochemical/biomedical/biological, computer, electrical, packaging, or mechanical engineering or related sciences.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be working toward an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in a related engineering or science field.
• Experience or familiarity with pharmaceutical/biologics manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and data analytics is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Assist in startup of the manufacturing plant and support/lead projects tied to safety and compliance.
• Transfer products within the internal network and help start up new facilities or lines.
• Support design, construction, and renovation of manufacturing plants and facilities; collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability.

Connaissances

Team collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Data analytics

Problem solving

cgmp knowledge

Formation

Chemical Engineering

Biochemical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Biology/Virology/Microbiology

Manufacturing related program

Description du poste

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. The intern projects vary with current business needs and can be in one or more of the following areas:

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.

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. 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: 10/30/2026

About the Company

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.