Quality Control (Intern – Chemical Compliance & Retention Sample Management)

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Job Description Job Responsibilities Develop and implement structured process to review and ensure laboratory chemical inventories are compliance against applicable Singapore regulatory requirements. Identify chemicals requiring licenses, permits, or additional controls and assist in documenting compliance assessments and actions. Support the review and reconciliation of laboratory chemical inventories between SAP and e-Kanban systems. Assist in identifying obsolete, inactive, or redundant chemical records and recommend updates or removal from SAP inventory records. Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting to improve inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with cGMP, site procedures, and data integrity requirements. Participate in end-to-end retention sample management program including archival, retrieval and disposal of expired retention sample. Practice Safety, Environmental, and cGMP requirements according to site/global procedures and relevant regulations. Collaborate closely with laboratory personnel, Quality Control and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) stakeholders to support project objectives. Present project findings, progress updates, and recommendations to the leadership team upon completion of the internship. Project Deliverables Regulatory assessment of laboratory chemicals against applicable Singapore laws and licensing requirements. Reconciliation and optimization of chemical inventories between SAP and e-Kanban systems. Development of inventory status reports and compliance tracking dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or other digital tools. Completion of expired retention sample disposal activities for API and PW retention rooms. Recommendations for process improvements related to retention sample management and chemical inventory governance. Job Requirements Diploma Pharmaceutical Science, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Engineering, or related disciplines. Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail. Effective oral and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Ability to work with large data sets and perform inventory reconciliation activities. Positive attitude, self-motivated, and willing to learn. Strong sense of responsibility and ownership. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to work in a regulated pharmaceutical environment and adhere to safety and cGMP requirements. Required Skills: Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Collection Processes, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Collection Methods, Data Integrity, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Microsoft Excel, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Regulation, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Quality Control Management, Quality Management {+ 2 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 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: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 07/31/2026*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.