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Associate Specialist, Engineer Co-Op Job

Employer
Merck
Location
West Point PA
Closing date
Feb 1, 2017

Job Details

Associate Specialist, Engineer Co-Op:ADM007651

Description

Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


During the 6 month Co-op program the student(s) will gain experience with handling the “Facilities Specialist” role by working alongside the West Point Command Center Operations team.

- Primary responsibilities will involve developing and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of West Point facilities, operations, and personnel.

- The Specialist utilizes available resources to ensure continuous smooth operation of the site and documents emergencies as required.

- Operates the department monitoring systems for Security, Utilities, and Fire protection.

- Acknowledges and dispatches out-of-normal conditions to appropriate personnel to ensure the situation has been remediated and/corrected.

- Comprehensive Training will be provided of all software which includes Siemens Insight, Continuum and the Incident Reporting Module.

- Co-op will also be involved in several ongoing projects for streamlining operations and maximizing results.

- This position will involve direct communication and collaboration with multiple departments and vendors.

- Co-op will be exposed to all aspects of plant site operations including GMP and GLP environments.

- Work with minimum supervision, excellent multitasking and problem solving skills required.

- Student (s) are responsible for learning and adhering to all Merck Safety, Health, Environmental, GMP and regulatory requirements (as required by task).

Qualifications

Education:

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Currently enrolled in a Bachelors program in Business & Engineering, Engineering, Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Required:

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Must be available for a period of 6 months in 2017.

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Must be able to work flexible hours and undergo federal background check for access to classified systems.

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Position may include weekend, night or 12 hour shift work.

Preferred:

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Minimum GPA of 3.0

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Limited or no previous work experience/first Co-op

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@merck.com.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:

Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point

Job Type: Co/Op

Employee Status: Temporary

Number of Openings: 1

Relocation Provided: None

Company Trade Name:Merck

Company

Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, consumer health and animal products. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for tomorrow.

We have made it our mission to provide innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, satisfy customer needs and to be recognized as a great place to work

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