Job Description

Internship in Process & Support Operations

Duration:

• 12 months for interns

• Full time

The program will be limited to EU/EFTA citizens.

Are you looking for an internship to learn and develop, take a peek into the professional world while bringing in your individual contribution? Would you like to experience working in one of the biggest multinationals in the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for a graduating student or master student searching for a challenging and fulfilling internship in our innovative company.

This is an internship within the Process & Support Operations group at our company in the greater Lucerne area. This position requires full-time physical presence at the site to support manufacturing and to enable optimal integration into an existing team.

As a member of the growing manufacturing team at our company, you will be responsible for supporting various activities related to the implementation and GMP manufacturing of early-phase clinical therapies.

Your responsibilities:

• Supporting the local study team in operational management of multinational projects in Switzerland

• Supporting administrative tasks

• Data entry and maintenance of databases

• Learn and follow GMP/EHS standards

• Support Weighing & Dispense/Solution preparation or/and Upstream/Downstream operations under supervision, assist with sampling

• Assist with documentation and collecting info for deviations or changes

• Help with continuous improvement tasks and non‑GMP test runs

• Support material handling and gain exposure to SAP

Your Competencies:

• Student of Bachelor/Master’s degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, or related discipline

• Well-organised, structured and independent way of working

• Commitment, motivation and creativity

• Willgness to travel within Switzerland if required

• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook)

• Strong written and verbal German and English skills

What we offer:

• Being an employee at our company means you will work together with a team on healthcare in an international environment.

• As a member you will get the opportunity to develop yourself. In addition, you’ll experience:

• Challenging tasks

• Insights into the world of the biopharmaceutical industry

• Numerous networking opportunities, trainings & e-learning modules

• Competitive compensation

• Accident insurance and pension fund as per the defined eligibility criteria

• Travel allowance (Half Fare Card, after signup)

Benefits of Working with our Company:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture, one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Corporate Management, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Digital Learning, Event Planning, GMP Compliance, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Manufacturing Support, Microsoft Office, Motivation Management, Organizational Management (OM), Production Support, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/27/2026

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