About the role#
This internship program offers a 12-week opportunity within our Manufacturing Division. You will work on projects at our West Point, Pennsylvania site, which is our largest and most complex vaccine manufacturing facility. This role provides a chance to gain technical experience and contribute to vaccine production while evaluating the company for your long-term career goals.
What you'll do#
- Work as part of the team manufacturing vaccines for global distribution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Support or lead projects focused on improving safety and compliance performance.
- Maintain product standards through investigations and process improvements.
- Transfer products within the manufacturing network or assist in the startup of new facilities.
- Execute technical projects to enhance supply chain efficiency, such as increasing yields or reducing cycle times.
- Support the design, construction, or renovation of manufacturing, laboratory, and office facilities.
- Manage project phases from initial engineering drawings through to final startup.
- Work with teams to improve the reliability of equipment and facilities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an associate, bachelor's, or master’s degree program in Chemical, Biochemical, Biomedical, Biological, Computer, Electrical, Packaging, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Enrollment in a degree program related to Chemistry, Biology, Virology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing, Operations Research, or Industrial Engineering.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
- Experience or knowledge in Lean Six Sigma and data analytics.
- Strong project management skills.
- Prior experience in pharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: West Point, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Duration: Up to 12 weeks.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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