Associate Quality Specialist Intern
Posted on 9/18/2025

Merck
No salary listed
Kilkenny, Ireland
In Person
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 Process IPT (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.
What We’re Looking For:
· 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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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:
Management Process, Microsoft Office, Task CoordinationPreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
09/22/2025*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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