2027 Future Talent Program – West Point Vaccine Manufacturing Intern

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

Job summary

Merck’s Future Talent Program in West Point, PA offers internships up to 12 weeks with hands-on projects in vaccine manufacturing at our site, the largest and most complex facility. You’ll join teams that drive development and process improvements while gaining exposure to regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Projects span vaccine operations, in-line and new product support, and equipment/facilities design, emphasizing collaboration, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to

Qualifications

• Requires progress toward an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s in Chemical, Biochemical, Biomedical, Biological, Computer, Electrical, Packaging, Mechanical Engineering or related science or manufacturing program.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to vaccine manufacturing operations and support/lead projects tied to safety and compliance improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Support transfer of products within the internal manufacturing network and startup of new facilities.
• Execute technical projects to enhance supply performance: reduce inventory, shorten cycles, increase yields, lower costs.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Education

Engineering or related science degree

Tools

Data analytics knowledge

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

SWE

FTP2027

NSBE

SHPE

MD2027

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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Requirements

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

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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

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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Requisition ID

R416751