2026 Future Talent Program - Vaccine Manufacturing Co-op

MSD

93d • $39,600 - $105,500

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features co-operative assignments that last up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Manufacturing & Supply Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. This position will report to vaccine production or engineering management and support ongoing operational activities. Given the close interaction with actual Good Manufacturing Practice manufacturing, candidates need to be prepared to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice gowning restrictions for some of their activities (e.g. remove jewelry, remove make-up, remove false nails, etc.).

Requirements

• Candidate must be pursuing an Associates, BS, or MS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline, or pursuing an Associates, BS, or MS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Virology, or Business and Engineering.
• Candidates must have communication, leadership and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should have experience in biologics, vaccine or bulk sterile manufacturing facilities.
• Candidates should have experience using Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Candidates should have capabilities for managing multiple tasks simultaneously, including leading small projects.
• Candidates should have experience in problem solving and/or troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Providing on-the-floor support of operational and technical issues.
• Collaborating with the shop floor on a variety of different projects and activities that are critical to ongoing manufacturing of vaccines at the West Point, PA site.
• Performing deviation investigations aimed to prevent deviation re-occurrence, including determining the root cause, identifying corrective/preventative actions, identifying event scope, and conducting a product impact assessment.
• Completing projects to improve the performance of our processes and manufacturing performance, including projects aimed at improving Right-First-Time performance or preventing/reducing deviations.
• Supporting team safety, environmental and compliance objectives.
• Collaboration with the area Managers, Operators/Mechanics, support groups (Maintenance, Automation, Technology, Quality, and Supply Chain).
• Executing projects and assigned studies in a right-first-time manner.
• Actively using and championing the use of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools, both in problem solving and day-to-day operational activities.
• Provide progress updates to mentor summarizing the status of the assignments that are underway.
• Work with assigned mentor to develop personal and professional skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees