About the role#
The Future Talent Program offers summer internships for students interested in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Based in Durham, North Carolina, these 10 to 12-week roles provide hands-on experience in areas such as Technical Operations, Quality, Supply Chain Management, and Automation. Interns complete one or more projects while working with cross-functional teams to support the production of vaccines and other products. This program is designed to help you develop your technical skills and explore your long-term career interests.
What you'll do#
Depending on your assigned department, your responsibilities may include:
- Developing and optimizing manufacturing technologies and analytical methods.
- Using data science, statistical tools, and process modeling to identify insights.
- Supporting technology transfer to commercial operations.
- Analyzing issues from safety, compliance, automation, and equipment perspectives to resolve root causes.
- Delivering on quality objectives and supporting site labs.
- Participating in continuous improvement projects and real-time troubleshooting of unplanned events.
- Authoring and updating GMP and technical documentation.
- Supporting the design and implementation of process automation and control systems.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Chemistry.
- Completion of at least one year of undergraduate studies prior to application.
- Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2029.
- Availability for a 10 to 12-week internship starting in late May or early June 2027.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Preferred: A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Preferred: Experience in programming, modeling, data analytics, or manufacturing environments.
- Preferred: Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Durham, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 to 12 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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