About the role#
This is a full-time co-op position within the Manufacturing and Supply Division. You will report to vaccine production or engineering management to support ongoing operational activities. The assignment lasts up to 6 months and includes one or more projects. Because this role involves interaction with Good Manufacturing Practice manufacturing areas, you must be prepared to comply with gowning restrictions, such as the removal of jewelry, makeup, and false nails.
What you'll do#
- Provide on-the-floor support for operational and technical issues.
- Collaborate with the shop floor on projects critical to vaccine manufacturing.
- Perform deviation investigations to determine root causes and identify corrective or preventative actions.
- Complete investigational test protocols.
- Run projects to improve process performance, including Right-First-Time metrics, yield, and cycle times.
- Support team safety, environmental, and compliance objectives.
- Work with area managers, operators, mechanics, and support groups.
- Champion the use of Lean Six Sigma tools in daily activities.
- Provide progress updates to your mentor and develop your professional skills.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an Associates, BS, or MS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline.
- Alternatively, current pursuit of a degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Virology, or Business and Engineering.
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- Experience in biologics, vaccine, or bulk sterile manufacturing is preferred.
- Experience using Lean or Six Sigma tools is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and lead small projects is preferred.
- Experience in problem solving or troubleshooting is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: West Point, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time co-op.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Sponsorship: No visa sponsorship 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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