Student Placement IT Automation Analyst
Student Placement IT Automation Analyst
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We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines oncology treatments life-saving vaccines and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do.
Working in a professional and friendly environment will provide you the opportunity to gain practical experience in an IT Automation role and will help build a strong foundation for success in your future. Throughout your twelve-month placement you will be provided with the opportunity to support develop and improve our IT Automation systems and processes as well as be provided opportunities to travel to our other sites. You will be part of a friendly energetic highly motivated and collaborative team working on supporting the manufacturing operations and system upgrade improvements.
*This role is based at our Animal Health site in Milton Keynes
Responsibilities:
Operational support of existing IT automation systems:
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with IT Automation Systems and Digital Solutions
Use ServiceNow and Jira to receive update and resolve operational issues and requests
Development and delivery of training packages to business users
Implementation of new IT Automation systems in-line with business needs:
Use business analysis skills for development of new business systems to meet business specifications project timescales and users expectations
Provide technical expertise to implement and integrate new and existing systems and technologies
Opportunity to manage and deliver your own projects with guidance from your mentor
Maintain compliance to our Companys Corporate and Regulatory guidelines for IT systems:
Application of our Companys specific System Development Life Cycle to systems
Adherence to our Companys Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in everything you do
Ensure that projects follow Cybersecurity Data Integrity and Good Manufacturing and Lab Practices.
Eligibility/Education:
Undergraduate Student undertaking an IT Automation & Control Computing or related area.
Knowledge of automated systems and technologies such as Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
Knowledge of network infrastructure
Business Analysis skills (requirements gathering and translating into IT solutions)
You must currently studying at a UK university and will be looking to complete a 12-month student internship as part of your undergraduate degree.
How to Apply (Please Read):
Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the resume/CV section.
Our standard Future Talent recruitment process is: An online application a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.
Next Steps:
In the event of your successful progression to the next stage one of our future talent team will contact you within two - three weeks of the application closing date.
Start Date:
June 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
For more Information visit our Future Talent page!
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Required Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving Analytical Problem Solving Business Business Analysis Business Systems Clinical Research Communication Cybersecurity Risk Management Data Analytics Database Management Data Entry Data Visualization Document Management Financial Analysis Health Economics Information Technology Operations IT Automation Management Process Network Infrastructures Office Applications Process Improvements Project Management Regulatory Compliance Reporting and Analysis Security Compliance 4 morePreferred 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:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
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Job Posting End Date:
10/9/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
