Description
Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first.
Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply their enthusiasm for science and engineering as a member of a multidisciplinary team supporting the design, construction, demonstration, and operation of biological pharmaceutical products manufacturing facilities.
Assignments may include development and review of equipment and process specifications, writing and conducting equipment test procedures, conducting process and equipment safety reviews, and development of process operating procedures. Duties may also include providing technical support for in-line fermentation and/or protein purification processes. This type of support typically requires conducting scientific investigations to develop process improvements or to determine root cause and develop corrective actions. The ability to design laboratory and pilot scale experiments to support such investigations is expected.
The successful candidate must have strong problem solving skills and a hands-on approach to problem solving, with a bias toward going to see problems for oneself in the field. Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead problem solving activities is required. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills are needed. The successful candidate should be able to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, people) in order to best understand and resolve it and have an enthusiasm for continuously learning.
If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possess the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our business, we invite you to apply. Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose - bringing Merck's finest achievements to people around the world.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, BioChemical or Bioprocess Engineering with 7 years experience in a GMP Biopharmaceutical manufacturing or research and development environment
OR
Master's degree in Chemical, BioChemical or Bioprocess Engineering with 5 years experience in a GMP Biopharmaceutical manufacturing or research and development environment
OR
PhD in Chemical, BioChemical or Bioprocess Engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading and developing people and teams
- Experience and expertise in protein purification or fermentation
- Project management experience
Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose - bringing Merck's finest achievements to people around the world.
We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck's retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation.
To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at
www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # CHE002084. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Our work is someone's hope. Join us.
Where patients come first - Merck
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