Job Title: 2019/2020 Global Vaccine Manufacturing Co-op

Requisition ID: ADM010703

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified its legacy for over a century . Merck's success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Merck Manufacturing Division, MMD, is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network that's committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

This paid cooperative assignment is for a period of six (6) months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities 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 management and support ongoing operational activities. Given the close interaction with actual GMP manufacturing, candidates need to be prepared to comply with GMP gowning restrictions for some of their activities (e.g. - remove jewelry, remove make-up, remove false nails, etc.).

This position is responsible for but not limited to:

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 Merck. Support 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 included in the vaccines portfolio as part of continuous improvement, cost reduction, or enabling market supply initiatives. Supporting team safety, environmental and compliance objectives. Collaboration with the Site Technology, Quality, Operations personnel and global groups (Global Technical Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, etc.). 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.
Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement:

Candidate must be pursuing BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline, or pursuing a BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Virology, or Business and Engineering.
Required Experience and Skills:

Communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
Preferred Experience and Skills:

Experience in biologics, vaccine or bulk sterile manufacturing facilities. Experience using Lean/Six Sigma tools. Capabilities for managing multiple tasks simultaneously, including leading small projects. Frequently interacts with employees within own and from other departments. Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we're counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, we're inventing for life.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to staffingaadar@merck.com .

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Employee Status: Temporary
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Number of Openings: 1
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