2027 Future Talent Program – Vaccine Manufacturing Automation Co-op
MSD
Summary
The Future Talent Program features co-operative assignments that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Manufacturing & Supply Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Job description
This position will report to vaccine automation management and support ongoing operational activities. Given the close interaction with actual Good Manufacturing Practice manufacturing, candidates need to be prepared to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice gowning restrictions for some of their activities (e.g. – remove jewelry, remove make-up, remove false nails, etc.).
Under the guidance of Department Management, the Vaccine Manufacturing Automation Co-op will:
- Complete a variety of automation projects in support of vaccine manufacturing at the Company's West Point, PA site.
- Work with computer simulation to test proposed changes before implementation in the manufacturing environment.
- Author new and update existing GMP documentation.
- Expect involvement with daily plant operation, including upgrades and maintenance support for manufacturing equipment and interaction with many other production support groups including technology, quality, planning, and validation
- Gain valuable understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety, environmental requirements and practical experience in equipment operation.
Required Education & Experience:
- Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business and Engineering, or a major within the College of Computing and Informatics.
- Candidates must be successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal and writing skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- Candidates should have previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business and Engineering, or a major within the College of Computing and Informatics.
- Strong interpersonal and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required
Company overview
MSD, known as Merck Sharp & Dohme outside the United States and Canada, is a global research-intensive biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891, the company has established itself as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations with a rich history spanning over 130 years. MSD operates as the international division of Merck & Co., Inc., focusing on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products. The company's extensive portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments in oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, diabetes, and vaccines, with notable products such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for cancer immunotherapy, Gardasil for HPV prevention, and Januvia for diabetes management. MSD maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in scientific innovation to address unmet medical needs worldwide. With approximately 75,000 employees globally, the company operates through four main segments: pharmaceuticals, animal health, healthcare services, and strategic alliances. MSD's mission centers on using leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world, guided by the principle that medicine is for people, not profits.