Merck
2026 Future Talent Program - NASCM - Logistics, Compliance, and Engineering - Co
Merck, West Point, Pennsylvania, us, 19486
Overview
The Logistics, Compliance and Engineering (LCE) intern will be a part of a cross functional team that concentrates on deviation management, change control, cold chain management, technology support, and operational efficiency projects in support of the North America Supply Chain Management (NASCM) organization. The LCE intern will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Automation, and Validation to drive change in a collaborative manner. The candidate will gain some understanding of cGMPs and cGDPs and will be tasked with a problem(s) to solve while contributing to multiple projects and activities across the facility and North America transportation network as required. The individual must embrace and be committed to establishing an empowered team culture, with the goal of each employee reaching their fullest potential and having accountability, authority and responsibility to one another, our community and our patients. Enthusiasm for continuous learning is a requirement. The candidate’s experience during their internship with the LCE team may include, but is not limited to, the following: Responsibilities
Supporting the Deviation Management process for writing investigations and implementing sound corrective actions and projects to reduce deviations Coordination of real time efforts and output of site investigators; working to determine root cause, develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence, and assess the impact of identified deviations on product quality Develop and utilize an understanding of cold chain shipping, product protection and distribution processes to effectively investigate and author deviations that are technically sound and meet quality expectations along with effective corrective and preventative actions Support/participate in change control projects and activities on the site and regionally Developing and improving product distribution pack-outs Supporting the execution of performance qualifications of product pack-outs MPS improvement to reduce cost / cycle time, eliminate waste and improve cost effectiveness of operations Participate in standardization of work for all areas in the organization Help team evaluate manufacturing metrics and performance indicators to proactively identify risks and continuously improve the capabilities of the organization Gain experience with project cost analysis and budget value-capture items Communicate frequently with operation, technical, and quality representatives through the tier process or email Qualifications
Required Experience:
Willingness to learn pharmaceutical supply chain and apply to projects/problem solving/improvements Willingness to familiarize self with cGMPs, cGDPs, and regulatory requirements Strong verbal/written communication skills Required Education:
Pursuing Bachelor’s in Engineering, Science, or Business Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company. Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the following resources: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We encourage colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a hybrid model with three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, with Friday as remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require on-site presence. This model does not apply to field-based, facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where on-site work is required, or roles designated as remote. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Travel Requirements: 10% Shift: Not Indicated
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The Logistics, Compliance and Engineering (LCE) intern will be a part of a cross functional team that concentrates on deviation management, change control, cold chain management, technology support, and operational efficiency projects in support of the North America Supply Chain Management (NASCM) organization. The LCE intern will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Automation, and Validation to drive change in a collaborative manner. The candidate will gain some understanding of cGMPs and cGDPs and will be tasked with a problem(s) to solve while contributing to multiple projects and activities across the facility and North America transportation network as required. The individual must embrace and be committed to establishing an empowered team culture, with the goal of each employee reaching their fullest potential and having accountability, authority and responsibility to one another, our community and our patients. Enthusiasm for continuous learning is a requirement. The candidate’s experience during their internship with the LCE team may include, but is not limited to, the following: Responsibilities
Supporting the Deviation Management process for writing investigations and implementing sound corrective actions and projects to reduce deviations Coordination of real time efforts and output of site investigators; working to determine root cause, develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence, and assess the impact of identified deviations on product quality Develop and utilize an understanding of cold chain shipping, product protection and distribution processes to effectively investigate and author deviations that are technically sound and meet quality expectations along with effective corrective and preventative actions Support/participate in change control projects and activities on the site and regionally Developing and improving product distribution pack-outs Supporting the execution of performance qualifications of product pack-outs MPS improvement to reduce cost / cycle time, eliminate waste and improve cost effectiveness of operations Participate in standardization of work for all areas in the organization Help team evaluate manufacturing metrics and performance indicators to proactively identify risks and continuously improve the capabilities of the organization Gain experience with project cost analysis and budget value-capture items Communicate frequently with operation, technical, and quality representatives through the tier process or email Qualifications
Required Experience:
Willingness to learn pharmaceutical supply chain and apply to projects/problem solving/improvements Willingness to familiarize self with cGMPs, cGDPs, and regulatory requirements Strong verbal/written communication skills Required Education:
Pursuing Bachelor’s in Engineering, Science, or Business Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company. Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the following resources: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We encourage colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. U.S. Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a hybrid model with three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, with Friday as remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require on-site presence. This model does not apply to field-based, facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where on-site work is required, or roles designated as remote. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Travel Requirements: 10% Shift: Not Indicated
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