Downstream Operations Internship

Job Description

As Downstream Operations Intern, start your journey on the career path within the pharmaceutical industry. Not only will you learn skills both technical and professional but work on projects that will contribute towards enhancing and prolonging people’s lives across the world.

You will also be part of a diverse and inclusive, multi-skilled global team of highly motivated individuals. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

So, what will you be responsible for:

• Lean Improvements: Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead/participates in cross-functional teams to implement identified improvements.
• Support activities in the areas of cost reduction, process efficiency, energy conservation, waste minimization and operational excellence.
• Monitor and Support Batch Operations from Vial Thaw to Fill and Freezing of bulk drug Substance.
• Support CAPA management and closure relating QRAs.
• Provide support for a wide range of projects to support start-up.
• Protocol/report authoring/execution/oversight as appropriate.
• Support Generation of SOPS/Electronic Batch Records for start-up and facilitate review workshops as deemed necessary.

Qualifications:

Currently working towards a degree in Science or engineering discipline

PQ20

Required Skills:

Ability to Coordinate, Ability to Coordinate, Analytical Problem Solving, CAPA Management, Clinical Research, Continuous Improvement Techniques, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Focused Improvement, Freeze Drying, Health Economics, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Project Management, Office Applications, Operational Quality, Process Improvements, Progress Monitoring, Project Management, Protocol Writing, Quality Compliance {+ 10 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/16/2026

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