Bioprocess GMP Co-op: Clinical Manufacturing & Tech

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. invites candidates to participate in a 4-6 month co-op within the Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D division, at the West Point Biologics Pilot Plant.

Reporting to a project mentor, you may contribute to automation, process operations, or capital sub-teams, spanning GMP and documentation tasks. You will gain hands-on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, with opportunities to develop software, learn new techniques, and collaborate across teams while

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a BS/BA program in engineering, CS, data science, chemistry, biology, or related discipline.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with self-motivation and adaptability.
• Strong organization, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop code for process control, monitoring, and visualization for automation projects.
• Support GMP documentation, change controls, and equipment testing in a bioprocess setting.
• Assist with equipment qualification, validation, and site documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Communication

Record-keeping

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Chemistry, Biology

Tools

Python

PLC/DeltaV

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. invites candidates to participate in a 4-6 month co-op within the Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D division, at the West Point Biologics Pilot Plant.

Reporting to a project mentor, you may contribute to automation, process operations, or capital sub-teams, spanning GMP and documentation tasks. You will gain hands-on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, with opportunities to develop software, learn new techniques, and collaborate across teams while