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Associate Quality Specialist Intern

CompanyMSD
LocationBallydine
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support daily quality assurance activities and participate in cross-functional teams to manage production quality. Responsibilities include reviewing batch documentation, conducting GMP walkdowns, and creating quality procedures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
39714
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
About the Role

Job Description

Associate Quality Specialist Intern supports day to day QA activities in the Ballydine facility. The Quality Specialist Intern participates as a core member of the Integrated Process Team).

 

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

  • Participate in the cross functional team that manages production right first time at Ballydine. 
  • Review batch and cleaning process documentation. 
  • Provide feedback on re-occurring issues ensuring continuous improvement to systems/processes. 
  • Support the internal GMP walkdown and scheduled audits.  
  • Participate in the generation and communication of quality metrics. 
  • Creation, review and approval of quality procedures as required. 

 

COMPETENCIES 

  • Communications: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Organizes and delivers information appropriately. 
  • Teamwork: Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. 
  • Decision Making: Uses sound judgement to make good decisions based on information gathered and analysed. 
  • Adaptability: Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities, organizational needs and diverse people. 
  • Work Standard: Sets and maintains high performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness. 
  • Motivation: Displays energy and enthusiasm. Maintains high level of productivity and self-direction. 

 

 

Skills: 

  • Studying in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy or equivalent. 
  • Knowledge of Quality IT systems desirable. 
  • Knowledge in Lean / Continuous Improvement. 
  • Knowledge of GMP Requirements for Electronic /paper free operations.

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Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Continuous Process Improvement, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Decision Making, Document Management, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Compliance, Health Economics, Lean Process Improvements, Office Applications, Pharmacy, Process Improvements, Project Management, Quality Assurance Processes, Quality Metrics, Quality Process Development, Reporting and Analysis, Teamwork, Technical Support {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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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:

Not Applicable

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.

Key Skills
Quality AssuranceGMP ComplianceLean Process ImprovementData AnalyticsDocument ManagementAnalytical Problem SolvingProject ManagementQuality MetricsTechnical SupportDatabase ManagementData VisualizationDecision MakingTeamworkReporting and AnalysisProcess ImprovementClinical Research
Categories
Science & ResearchManufacturingHealthcareEngineeringData & Analytics