Intern – Associate Technical Specialist
Posted on 9/14/2025

Merck
No salary listed
Cork, Ireland
In Person
Job Description
Our Laboratory Operations Technical Integrated Process Team (Lab Ops Tech IPT) is a group made up of wide and diverse areas of expertise including instrumentation specialists, process engineers, validation experts, microbiologists, quality specialists and digital & system specialists. This team is at the forefront of our laboratory transformation journey and is currently recruiting for an Intern – Associate Technical Specialist.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to projects for the introduction & qualification of new equipment for the commissioning and qualification of laboratory equipment
- Aid in troubleshooting technical issues and take part in investigations through scientific problem-solving approaches.
- Partner with cross functional groups to support change management to implement process improvements
- Ensure compliance with site EHS policy, cGMP and other business regulations and participate in risk assessments, audits, regulatory inspections and incident investigations.
- Ensure the highest Quality, Compliance and Safety standards by participating and complying with our Manufacturing Division Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including ownership, as relevant.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE - KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
General
Third level qualification in a Science or Engineering related subject.
Technical
Interest in at least three of the following: process engineering, process & equipment validation, statistics, technology transfer, instrumentation, project management & execution, chemistry, microbiology, regulatory inspections.
People
Excellent communication, decision making, people influencing and project management skills.
So, if you are ready to:
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aRequired Skills:
Database Management, Data Entry, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Workload PrioritizationPreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
09/17/2025*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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