Associate Process Engineer, Drug Substance Operations

Merck & Co.; Elkton (VA); On-site; USD 71,900 - 113,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Elkton, VA, is seeking an Assoc. Process Engineer, Technical Operations - Drug Substance to support facility design, commissioning, qualification, and technology transfer of APIs.

You will work on cross‑functional teams, advancing capital projects and transitioning to commercial manufacturing with emphasis on process robustness and quality. The role demands strong analytical skills, data‑driven problem solving, effective communication, and adherence to cGMP standards within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, process engineering or related discipline.
• 1–4+ years’ experience in API manufacturing, process development, or pharmaceutical environment.
• 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

• Provide technical support for facility design, commissioning, qualification through technology transfer, validation and ongoing manufacture of APIs.
• Support API processing unit operations, scale‑up, piloting, and validation.
• Own assigned process equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Assist in technology transfer, batch documentation, and process instructions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and R&D teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Job description

Merck & Co. in Elkton, VA, is seeking an Assoc. Process Engineer, Technical Operations - Drug Substance to support facility design, commissioning, qualification, and technology transfer of APIs.

You will work on cross‑functional teams, advancing capital projects and transitioning to commercial manufacturing with emphasis on process robustness and quality. The role demands strong analytical skills, data‑driven problem solving, effective communication, and adherence to cGMP standards within a