MSD International GmbH (Singapore Branch) – Intern – Maintenance Associate

THE OPPORTUNITY 

To work in a culturally diverse and high-performance team who has built a lot of capabilities in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and named one of the Best Companies to Work for in 2019 by HR Asia Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products. 

MSD early talent programs aims to support those who is willing to take up traineeship opportunities in biopharmaceutical sector. These traineeships will help candidates develop their skills professionally, equip them with valuable industry experience and allow them to gain a firmer foothold in the job market across various sectors. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Maintenance associate (Internship) will be assisting maintenance team to complete planned work activities timely, efficiently and satisfactorily. Trainings will be provided by maintenance engineers. 

Key responsibilities: 

1. Support maintenance inventory management (Spare parts of equipment /instrument) 
2. Support quality system improvement program (QSIP) roll out initiatives such as SOP, instructions, PM task list, etc. 
3. Support cGMP supplier qualification process 
4. Contractor & Vendor management (Qualification, monitoring and documentation) 
5. Preventive maintenance (PM) optimization for safety critical plans 

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE 

Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or Equivalents 

Experience: Good interpersonal and communication skills. Have a positive, proactive, can-do attitude Keen to learn good team player Strong problem solving skills 

LEARNING OUTCOME 

1. Exposure to the inventory management process in pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. 
2. Provide insights to the quality systems that supports the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. 
3. Exposure to cGMP environment of pharmaceutical industry. 
4. Experience the real time and process of engaging vendors and contractors for manufacturing environment. 
5. Understand the types of PMs available and the rigor associated with PM execution. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT 

Limitless opportunities across various areas in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. 

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for … 

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization.

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.