Assoc. Spclst, Engineering

MSD Malaysia; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in West Point, PA is seeking an Associate Specialist, Engineering to support live virus vaccine production. You will lead investigations of manufacturing deviations, develop corrective actions, and provide floor support across deviations and change controls.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering or Sciences, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Sciences required.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results.
• Strong communication, collaboration skills and ability to drive accountability.
• Strong problem-solving skillset.

Responsibilities

• Leads and/or works as part of a team on manufacturing investigations, identifying root cause, assessing impact, and recommending corrective actions.
• Has ability to examine an issue from different perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and resolve the root cause.
• Assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering, project management and process tools.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing shop floor for problems and issues.
• Conducts and designs experimental protocols as needed using the Technical Operations lab facilities and/or production equipment at full scale.
• Authors and updates technical and manufacturing documents necessary for investigations, process design/definition, engineering studies, process demonstrations, change control and validation.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Project Management

Time Management

Communication

Collaboration

Drive Results

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Sciences

Job description

The Associate Specialist, Engineering, will be responsible for support of production of live virus vaccines within bulk vaccine production and/or final formulation and filling operations. This engineer will be a member of the Technical Operations Deviation Management team in the Live Virus Vaccine Manufacturing End-to-End at the West Point site. The primary responsibility of the individual will be leading investigations associated with manufacturing deviations and development of actions in response to these deviations. Support will be focused on the Deviation Management process including operations support, equipment troubleshooting, implementation of process/ equipment actions, and other related duties. This position will require development of technical expertise of corresponding IPT operations. Limited off-shift or weekend coverage may be required based on business unit needs and specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Leads and/or works as part of a team on manufacturing investigations, identifying root cause, assessing impact, and recommending corrective actions.
• Has ability to examine an issue from different perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and resolve the root cause.
• Assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering, project management and process tools.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing shop floor for problems and issues.
• Conducts and designs experimental protocols as needed using the Technical Operations lab facilities and/or production equipment at full scale.
• Authors and updates technical and manufacturing documents necessary for investigations, process design/definition, engineering studies, process demonstrations, change control and validation.

Education Minimum Requirements

B.S. degree in Engineering or Sciences.

Required Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to drive results
• Strong communication, collaboration skills and ability to drive accountability
• Strong problem-solving skillset

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Vaccine manufacturing
• Sterile processing
• Experience authoring investigations

Required Skills

• Data Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Time Management

Salary

The salary range for this role is $71,900.00 - $113,200.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Employment Conditions

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 08/25/2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

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The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.