Site Facilities Intern

Job Description

ThisSite Facilities Intern role in Cork, Ireland, supports a multinational pharmaceutical sites daily operations. You will help manage and gain hands-on experience inIFM (Integrated Facilities Management) and continuous improvement projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Role Overview

• Location: Cork, Ireland
• Duration: 6 - 9 Months (Full-Time)
• Department: Facilities Site Services / Engineering
• Reporting to: Site Facilities Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Audits Inspections: Conduct routine site walk-throughs to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and compliance issues across laboratories and manufacturing suites.
• Project Support: Assist the facilities and engineering teams with space planning, equipment upgrades, and vendor management.
• EHS Compliance: Ensure all facility operations adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, environmental sustainability goals, and safety protocols.
• Data Management: Prepare and update facility metrics, KPI dashboards, and technical documentation using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Continuous Improvement: Participate projects to improve building efficiency and reduce operational downtime.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing aBachelor’s Degree (Level 8) in Facilities Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical), Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, EHS, Manufacturing).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen interest in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

What You Will Learn

• Direct, hands-on insight into how a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing campus operates.
• Experience working with global teams and industry-standard maintenance software.
• Mentorship from seasoned engineering and facility management professionals.

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Required Skills:

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Entry, Data Management, Document Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Office Applications, Teamwork, Technical Training, Vendor Management

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:

09/16/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R408679