2027 Future Talent Program – West Point Vaccine Manufacturing Intern

MSD; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

MSD’s Future Talent Program offers internships up to 12 weeks in our West Point, PA vaccine manufacturing site. Interns tackle projects across multiple areas including Vaccine Manufacturing Operations Support, In‑Line and New Product Technical Support, and Equipment/Facilities maintenance and construction.

Participants work with cross‑functional teams, gain hands‑on experience in process improvement, and contribute to quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, plus lean six sigma knowledge and project management ability.
• Knowledge of cGMPs, data analytics experience, and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects in Vaccine Manufacturing Operations Support to improve processes and safety/compliance.
• Support/investigate products in In‑Line and New Product Technical Support to enhance performance and transfer products within internal networks.
• Assist Equipment and Facilities Maintenance, Design, and Construction efforts through cross‑functional collaboration and project management.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical/Biological/Engineering or related science

Tools

Data analytics tools

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 vaccine manufacturing at our company. The positions are located at our West Point, PA site which is our company’s largest and most complex vaccine manufacturing site 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:

VACCINE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS SUPPORT

• Work as part of the team manufacturing life‑saving vaccines for countries all over the world.

• 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.

IN‑LINE AND NEW PRODUCT TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Work with operations and quality groups to maintain products at a high level of performance/compliance through completion of effective investigations, process improvement activities, and other key projects.

• 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, etc.

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION

• Support the design, build, and/or renovation of advanced manufacturing, laboratory, and/or 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 vaccine 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

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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:

11/9/2026

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