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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