Science/Engineering Graduate - Dundalk

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Job Description Job Title: Graduate Program - Dundalk Location: Dundalk Co. Louth, Ireland Duration: 3 Years Program Overview: The Dundalk Graduate Program is a comprehensive 3-year rotational program designed to provide recent graduates with hands-on experience in various departments in a cutting-edge biotechnology manufacturing facility. Participants will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, collaborate with industry experts, and develop the skills necessary to excel in their careers. Key Responsibilities: Over the course of the three-year programme, you will bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following: Operate as part of the Engineering, Operations and MS&T teams, on a yearly-rotation basis, supporting the daily and long-term goals of the teams. Participate in troubleshooting meetings and root cause analysis workshops in support of manufacturing activities. Compile data and trends on batch performance (yield & cadence) and adherence to critical product quality measurements. Author technical memos, quality notifications and strategies for manufacturing investigations and improvements. Develop and deliver CAPA’s from associated quality management systems. Writing/revising/ rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials and maintenance procedures for various Quality systems; ensure all work is carried out in line with same. Peer review documentation, ensuring Right First Time KPIs are achieved. Participate in daily team meetings and ensure effective communication of testing progress, deviations etc. Ensure that all Quality Systems within the department are adhered to on a daily basis. Complete all documentation in compliance with GMP and GxP standards. Provide support with audit/inspection requirements to ensure department compliance/readiness. Collaborating with others by sharing your skill-set and expertise Drive continuous improvement, perform root cause analysis on system failures e.g. FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why's etc. Drive compliance with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions, including maintenance of accurate records. Lead and support projects aimed at improving processes at our site in Dundalk. Be an active participant in the sites culture workstreams. This programme will be completed fully on site (Dundalk, Co. Louth) The ideal person will have: Working towards an Engineering or Science 2:1 qualification or relevant discipline So, if you are ready to: Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today. PQ20 Required Skills: Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis, Engineering Design, Engineering Standards, Estimation and Planning, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Professional Engineering, Project Management, Self Motivation, Teamwork, Technical Writing 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: Project Temps (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: 09/19/2026*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.