Skip to main content

This job has expired

Scientist, Engineering, Biologics Downstream Purification Job

Employer
Merck
Location
West Point PA
Closing date
Oct 17, 2016

Job Details

Scientist, Engineering, Biologics Downstream Purification-PRO014323

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.


Biologics Process Development and Commercialization (BPDC) organization within Merck Manufacturing Division (MMD) is responsible for the commercialization of biological processes and some secondary metabolite processes from Phase III through launch and transfer to supply.

Activities include late-stage process development, scale-up and optimization; tech transfer and process validation; filing support; and in-line support of therapeutic protein products. We seek an energetic, engineer with strong scientific and technical skills to support the development and commercialization activities supporting multiple therapeutic protein programs under the direction of the team lead.

Responsibilities:

- Execution, and documentation of microbial and/or mammalian cell culture downstream purification studies supporting pipeline commercialization, life cycle management of the existing product portfolio, and in-line product deviation investigations.

- Execution of activities supporting technical transfer of downstream purification processes from clinical to manufacturing sites or between manufacturing sites including process development and scale-up activities, technical documentation, process characterization, facility/equipment fit assessments, Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) and validation support.

- Under the general direction of the downstream team lead and working in conjunction with internal and external partners, this individual will support late stage bulk process development, scale-down model development, process characterization, technology transfer, clinical manufacturing, and validation studies associated with the development and implementation of bulk processes, systems and facilities related to biologics products.

Qualifications

Education:

- BS in biochemical engineering or related field, with minimum 2 years relevant industry experience OR a MS in biochemical engineering or related field, with industry no experience

Preferred:

- Large molecule (biologics, therapeutic proteins, recombinant proteins/vaccines) downstream purification experience

- Experience with technology transfer across sites and/or geographies.

- Experience with supporting regulatory filings for US and worldwide markets.

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 available for this position.

For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:

EEOC Poster

EEOC GINA Supplement​



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


Job: Process Engineering

Job Title:Scientist, Engineering

Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point

Other Locations: NA-US-NJ-Kenilworth

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Number of Openings: 3

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

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert