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Merck & Co. is an American pharmaceutical company founded in 1891 as the United States arm of the German firm Merck and made independent after the First World War, trading as MSD outside the United States and Canada. Its portfolio is dominated by the immuno-oncology drug Keytruda, alongside vaccines such as Gardasil and Vaxneuvance, hospital acute care products, and a large animal health business covering livestock and companion animals. The company is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and spends a very large share of revenue on research into oncology, infectious disease and cardiometabolic therapies.

Job Description

Role Description

Our Quality Internship Programme starts 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.

  • Ensure lean methodologies are adhered to, including 5s.
  • Perform Laboratory Gembas.
  • Provide support for a wide range of quality projects.
  • Generate, review and archive of documentation as appropriate.
  • Participate and comply with internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, as relevant.
  • Ensure quality and accuracy of documentation and retention records.
  • Participate in laboratory-based duties as required, including but not limited to, pH calibrations, balance calibrations, gathering materials, labelling, preparing solutions.
  • Assist with sample management, sample disposal and expiry check tasks.
  • Support troubleshooting activities as required.
  • Build on presentation skills and participate in site metrics

What We’re Looking For

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Masters degree.
  • Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude-ready to work as part of a supportive team.

PQ20

Required Skills:

Ability to Coordinate, Ability to Coordinate, Analytical Problem Solving, Audit Trails, Calibration Procedures, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Documentation, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Engineering Support, Health Economics, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Research, Office Applications, Presentation Preparations, Process Improvements, Progress Monitoring, Project Documentation, Project Facilitation, Project Management, Proper Documentation, Quality Compliance {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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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:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/16/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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