Intern – HBO/WO - Asset Management & Improvement

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated student in their third/fourth year of an HBO/WO program in Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology, or a similar field.

Would you like to know what it is like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship within our Asset Management & Improvement department where you will be given freedom and space for your own initiative.

Intern – HBO/WO - Asset Management & Improvement

Welcome to our team

The Asset Management & Improvement and Indirect Procurement departments work closely together to reduce operational costs and increase sustainability. Asset Management & Improvement focuses on asset and energy management with the goal of optimizing operational costs and energy efficiency, and reducing CO2 emissions. Indirect Procurement is responsible for improving collaboration with suppliers and realizing cost-efficient procurement solutions.

Your internship assignment

As an intern, you will work on optimizing the operations of our Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). You will provide a concrete analysis and proposal for improvements in the areas of process management, energy use, and sustainability.

Your responsibilities

• Analysis of WWTP operations: you will investigate how the installation functions, identify critical constraints, and map out process flows.
• Analysis of energy consumption and discharge flows including transport: you will collect and analyze data on energy use and waste streams and determine which parameters influence these.
• Optimization proposals: you will develop concrete proposals to improve operations, energy use, and reduce operational costs. In doing so, you will incorporate sustainability perspectives such as CO2 emissions and the reduction of waste streams.
• Research into load management: you will investigate possibilities for applying load management in relation to grid congestion and peak avoidance.
• Fresh perspective and reporting: you will provide an independent view of the processes and share your findings and recommendations in a clear final report and presentation.

The described tasks form the basic package and will often be carried out independently after proper training and a learning period. These tasks can be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

What is required

• Student in the third/fourth year of an HBO/WO program in Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology, or similar
• Familiarity with data analysis (Excel, Python, or similar), process analysis, and reporting.
• Competencies: proactive, good communication skills in Dutch and/or English, both written and verbal, and a team player

What we offer

Interning at our company means working with your team for health in an international work environment. As an intern, you get the chance to work closely with experts and learn from them. In addition, we offer:

• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• An opportunity to present yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period

• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative

• Good guidance from an experienced specialist

• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500 based on a 40-hour workweek

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in animal health. We are dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. As a global team of professionals, we work together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food chain. We also feel a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

By dedicating ourselves to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we provide veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments with one of the broadest ranges of veterinary medicines, vaccines, and health management solutions and services. In addition, we provide an extensive range of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D capabilities and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries and our products are available in approximately 150 markets.

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Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Cost Efficiency, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Energy Conservation, Energy Consumption, Energy Efficiency, Health Economics, Individualized Treatment Planning, Office Applications, Operating Cost Reduction, Organizational Design, Organizational Management (OM), Organizational Structures, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Process Improvements, Process Management, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis {+ 2 more}

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:

10/31/2026

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