Vaccine Manufacturing Intern - West Point

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

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