Specialist, Engineering Job

Specialist, Engineering-CHE005154

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.


West Point Technical Services is seeking highly motivated individuals to partner with Operations, Engineering Maintenance & Utilities, Vaccines Process Development & Commercialization, and Quality Operations to meet the current and future manufacturing initiatives for Vaccine Manufacturing. This individual will be part of a facility design, construction and qualification team expanding the existing capabilities of polysaccharide manufacturing at the West Point site. Primary duties of this role include: development of equipment/automation requirements, small scale process trials, development and execution of qualification/validation requirements, technical transfer of the process to manufacturing, and the development/submission of associated regulatory submissions. Limited off-shift or weekend coverage may be required based on specific assignments. Additionally, occasional travel of short duration may be required.

Qualifications

Education:

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Candidates should have a BS/MS in chemical engineering, the biological sciences or related discipline with solid academic record and/or relevant work experience.

Required Experience:

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Two (2) years relevant work experience, including manufacturing technical support or development of biologics / sterile products.

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Demonstrated leadership and project management skills

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Strong problem-solving, communication and team-work skills

Preferred Experience

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Strong preference will be given to candidates possessing previous startup, process chemistry or polysaccharide manufacturing experience as well as those with demonstrated leadership, six sigma and/or lean manufacturing skills.

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.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Job: Chemical Engineering

Job Title:Spclst, Engineering

Primary Location: NA-US-PA-West Point

Employee Status: Regular

Number of Openings: 2

Shift (if applicable): 1st

Company Trade Name:Merck