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This position requires full-time physical presence at the site to support manufacturing and to enable optimal integration into an existing team.\nAs a member of the growing manufacturing team at our company, you will be responsible for supporting various activities related to the implementation and GMP manufacturing of early-phase clinical therapies.\nYour responsibilities:\nSupporting the local study team in operational management of multinational projects in Switzerland\n\nSupporting administrative tasks\n\nData entry and maintenance of databases\n\nLearn and follow GMP/EHS standards\n\nSupport Weighing & Dispense/Solution preparation or/and Upstream/Downstream operations under supervision, assist with sampling\n\nAssist with documentation and collecting info for deviations or changes\n\nHelp with continuous improvement tasks and non-GMP test runs\n\nSupport material handling and gain exposure to SAP\n\nYour Competencies:\nStudent of Bachelor/Master’s degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, or related discipline\n\nWell-organised, structured and independent way of working\n\nCommitment, motivation and creativity\n\nWillgness to travel within Switzerland if required\n\nProficient with MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook)\n\nStrong written and verbal German and English skills\n\nWhat we offer:\nBeing an employee at our company means you will work together with a team on healthcare in an international environment.\n\nAs a member you will get the opportunity to develop yourself. In addition, you’ll experience:\n\nChallenging tasks\n\nInsights into the world of the biopharmaceutical industry\n\nNumerous networking opportunities, trainings & e-learning modules\n\nCompetitive compensation\n\nAccident insurance and pension fund as per the defined eligibility criteria\n\nTravel allowance (Half Fare Card, after signup)\n\nBenefits of Working with our Company:\nOur success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture, one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.\nAdditional location(s) Compensation Information:\nRequired Skills:\nChemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Corporate Management, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Digital Learning, Event Planning, GMP Compliance, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Manufacturing Support, Microsoft Office, Motivation Management, Organizational Management (OM), Production Support, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency {+ 2 more}Preferred Skills:\nCurrent Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & 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.\nEmployee Status:\nIntern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:\nNo relocationVISA Sponsorship:\nNoTravel Requirements:\nNo Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:\nNot ApplicableShift:\nNot IndicatedValid Driving License:\nNoHazardous Material(s):\nN/AJob Posting End Date:\n10/27/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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