Intern - Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Chemistry – Extractables & Leachables CoE

<p style="text-align:left">Job Description</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>We are looking for a motivated <b>Master’s (or final‑year Bachelor’s) student in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Life Sciences or a related field</b>!</p><p></p><p>Do you want to know what it’s like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship opportunity within our <b>Extractables &amp; Leachables (E&amp;L) Center of Excellence</b> <b>Team </b>in AH Global Packaging Technology &amp; Support where you will have the freedom and space for your own initiative.</p><p></p><p><b>Intern - Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Chemistry – Extractables &amp; Leachables CoE</b></p><p></p><p><b>Welcome to our team</b></p><p>The <b>E&amp;L CoE</b> is an essential hub within Animal Health . This team is focused on providing <b>scientific expertise, global guidance, and risk‑based strategies</b> for extractables and leachables related to <b>primary packaging materials, process contact materials, and devices</b> used in veterinary drug products.</p><p>The team consists of experienced subject‑matter experts who work closely with manufacturing sites, quality, regulatory affairs, packaging technology, and development functions to ensure <b>consistent, science‑based and inspection‑defensible E&amp;L approaches</b> across the product lifecycle.</p><p></p><p><b>Your internship assignment</b></p><p>As an intern, you will be responsible for delivering a <b>scientific, evidence‑based memo</b> on the <b>selection of model solvents and testing conditions in extractables studies</b> for <b>primary packaging materials and process contact materials used in veterinary drug products</b>.</p><p>The outcome of the internship is a structured internal reference document that supports <b>consistent extractables study design, scientific justification, and knowledge sharing</b> within the E&amp;L Center of Excellence.</p><p><b>Your responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Perform a <b>literature and guidance review</b> related to extractables testing, model solvent selection, and extraction conditions</li><li>Build a <b>scientific rationale framework</b> linking solvent and condition selection to material chemistry, dosage form, and intended use</li><li>Analyze typical <b>veterinary product scenarios</b> and their impact on extractables study design</li><li>Draft a <b>clear, structured memo</b> suitable for internal scientific reference</li><li>Providing a fresh perspective to the E&amp;L CoE Team by sharing your opinion</li></ul><p>The tasks described form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.</p><p></p><p><b>What is required</b></p><ul><li><p>Master’s student (or final‑year Bachelor’s) in <b>Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field</b></p></li><li><p>Interest in <b>research, scientific writing, pharmaceutical quality, packaging materials, or regulatory science</b></p></li><li><p>Ability to work <b>independently and in a structured manner</b></p></li><li><p>Excellent <b>English</b> communication skills, both written and verbal</p></li><li><p>Available for a period of <b>several months</b> for <b>4–5 days per week</b></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What we offer</b><br />Interning at our company means working together with your team towards health in an international work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from them. In addition, we offer:<br />• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry<br />• An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period<br />• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative<br />• Good guidance from an experienced specialist<br />• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500,- based on a 40-hour workweek</p><p></p><p><b>Animal Health Division</b></p><p>Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in animal healthcare. We are committed to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. As a global team of professionals, we work together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world&#39;s food chain. We also have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.</p><p>By being dedicated to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we provide veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments with one of the broadest ranges of animal health products, vaccines, and solutions and services for health management. Additionally, we deliver a comprehensive range of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&amp;D capabilities and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, and our products are available in approximately 150 markets.</p><p></p><p>NLINTERN</p><p></p><p><b>Required Skills: </b></p>Accountability, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Communication, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Health Economics, Microsoft Office, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Training, Workload Prioritization<p></p><p><b>Preferred Skills: </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Employees apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Contingent Workers apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully </b><br />Merck &amp; Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp &amp; Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. 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Please, no phone calls or emails. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employee Status: </b></p>Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Relocation:</b></p>No relocation<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>VISA Sponsorship:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Travel Requirements:</span></b></p>No Travel Required<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Flexible Work Arrangements:</b></p>Hybrid<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Shift:</b></p>Not Indicated<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Valid Driving License:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Hazardous Material(s):</b></p>N/A<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Posting End Date:</b></p>04/18/2026<p style="text-align:left"><b><span>*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day <u>BEFORE</u> the listed job posting end date. 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