2027 Future Talent Program - Vaccine Manufacturing 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. This position will report to vaccine production or engineering 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.).
Job description
Responsibilities
- Providing on-the-floor support of operational and technical issues; collaborating with the shop floor on a variety of different projects and activities that are critical to ongoing manufacturing of vaccines at the West Point, PA site.
- Performing deviation investigations aimed to prevent deviation re-occurrence, including determining the root cause, identifying corrective/preventative actions, identifying event scope, and conducting a product impact assessment.
- Where applicable, complete investigational test protocols to determine root cause, product impact, event scope, etc.
- Completing projects to improve the performance of our processes and manufacturing performance, including projects aimed at improving Right-First-Time performance or preventing/reducing deviations, and continuous improvement projects that seek to improve yield, reduce cost, or lower our processing cycle times.
- Supporting team safety, environmental and compliance objectives.
- Collaboration with the area Managers, Operators/Mechanics, support groups (Maintenance, Automation, Technology, Quality, and Supply Chain).
- Executing projects and assigned studies in a right-first-time manner.
- Actively using and championing the use of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools, both in problem solving and day-to-day operational activities.
- Provide progress updates to mentor summarizing the status of the assignments that are underway.
- Work with assigned mentor to develop personal and professional skills.
Required Education & Experience
Candidate must be pursuing an Associates, BS, or MS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline, or pursuing an Associates, BS, or MS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Virology, or Business and Engineering. Candidates must have communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
Preferred Experience & Skills
Candidates should have experience in biologics, vaccine or bulk sterile manufacturing facilities. Candidates should have experience using Lean/Six Sigma tools. Candidates should have capabilities for managing multiple tasks simultaneously, including leading small projects. Candidates should have experience in problem solving and/or troubleshooting.
Requirements
- Pursuing an Associates, BS, or MS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline, or pursuing an Associates, BS, or MS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Virology, or Business and Engineering
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork skills
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.