Associate Process Engineer, API Manufacturing & Tech Transfer

Merck & Co., Inc; United States; On-site; USD 71,900 - 113,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc is seeking an Associate Process Engineer, Technical Operations – Drug Substance to join its research‑intensive biopharmaceutical operations in the United States. You will support capital projects, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing, contributing to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes on‑the‑floor process support, scale‑up opportunities, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• 1–4+ years of API manufacturing or related pharmaceutical experience.
• Exposure to API processing operations and scale-up.
• Understanding of cGMP manufacturing and regulatory expectations.
• Experience in process support, technology transfer, or manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects, design, commissioning, qualification, and startup readiness.
• Provide SME on API processing unit operations and scale-up opportunities.
• Own assigned process equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Support technology transfer and validation activities (pre-PPQ, PPQ).
• Analyze process data to support performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and improvement.
• Provide on-floor technical support during manufacturing campaigns.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and R&D teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc is seeking an Associate Process Engineer, Technical Operations – Drug Substance to join its research‑intensive biopharmaceutical operations in the United States. You will support capital projects, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing, contributing to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes on‑the‑floor process support, scale‑up opportunities, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to drive