Quality Control (Intern – Chemical Compliance & Retention Sample Management)
MSD·Singapore·Operations
MSD is hiring a Quality Control (Intern – Chemical Compliance & Retention Sample Management) in Singapore. Posted 2026-07-24; applications close 2026-09-22 (in 57 days).
Role details
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement structured processes to review and ensure laboratory chemical inventories comply with 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 the end-to-end retention sample management program, including archival, retrieval, and disposal of expired retention samples.
- Practice safety, environmental, and cGMP requirements according to site/global procedures and relevant regulations.
- Collaborate 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 in 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
- 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
Employee Status & Posting Information
- Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
- Job Posting End Date: 07/31/2026
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