Associate Specialist, Engineering - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 113 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits package including medical, Rx

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan and company匹配

Résumé du poste

MSD in Rahway, New Jersey is seeking an Engineer to join the Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation Sterile 2 facility. The role supports aseptic formulation, filling, lyophilization, and technology transfer within a GMP environment.

You will draft batch records, SOPs, investigations, and change controls, and assist with commissioning, qualification, and regulatory readiness as the site startup progresses. Strong collaboration with formulators and quality teams is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field with expected graduation by July 2027.
• Knowledge of GMP principles, safety requirements, and ability to follow site procedures.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical support for formulation, process development, scale‑up, and technology transfer.
• Draft and maintain investigations, change controls, SOPs, batch documentation, and technical protocols.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and regulatory readiness activities for the facility.
• Assist with data review, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.

Connaissances

Aseptic Handling

Clinical Manufacturing

Driving Continuous Improvement

Engineering Standards

Equipment Qualification

GMP Compliance

Manufacturing Systems

Operations Support

Process Improvements

Technical Support

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Outils

Microsoft Office

HMI Systems

SAP

Calibration Databases

Description du poste

Job Description

The Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation Center is a new multi-modality (small molecule, biologics, vaccine) Drug Product development and Good Manufacturing Practice clinical manufacturing plant in Rahway, New Jersey. Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation Sterile 2 is a strategic expansion that will increase sterile clinical manufacturing capacity through additional filling, lyophilization, formulation, sterile supply, and supporting utility suites. To enable our Company’s ever evolving pipeline the new Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation Sterile 2 facility will be equipped with leading edge robotic isolators and novel technologies. These technologies will enable speed and flexibility driving drug products from concepts to clinical supplies for our patients. As the facility is currently under construction, the selected candidate will apply her/his relevant experience to contribute to equipment and facility design, system commissioning/qualification, regulatory certification, as well as other workstreams’ critical activities to enable facility startup and operational readiness. When operations commence, this individual will partner closely with the formulators, engineers, Quality representatives, and other team members to ensure the quality of the clinical supplies, the scientific rigor of the processes, and ultimately to enable flexibility and speed of our Company's sterile pipeline.

Technical Operations

Provide technical support for formulation, process development, scale-up, and technology transfer activities. Support manufacturing by drafting and maintaining investigations, change controls, standard operating procedures, batch documentation, and technical protocols. Support commissioning, qualification, and regulatory readiness activities for the Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation Sterile clinical manufacturing facility. Support operation and troubleshooting of aseptic formulation, filling, and lyophilization equipment across the manufacturing lifecycle. Manage assigned technical work and contribute to facility, equipment, and process improvements. Assist with data review, technical assessments, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.

Operations

Build foundational, hands‑on sterile manufacturing floor experience by executing sterile operations in formulation, component preparation, filling, lyophilization, inspection, and associated support areas in accordance with approved procedures. Develop practical equipment knowledge by preparing, operating, monitoring, cleaning, and supporting troubleshooting of manufacturing systems while maintaining aseptic practices and Good Manufacturing Practice compliance. Gain experience with Good Manufacturing Practice operations support by completing electronic and paper batch records, logbooks, checklists, standard operating procedures, and other controlled documentation accurately and in real time. Build operations‑support experience by contributing deviation investigations, corrective and preventive actions, change controls, SOP development and revision, and implementation of process improvements. Develop end‑to‑end understanding of manufacturing operations through material movement, staging, inventory checks, line clearance and coordination of daily floor activities.

Education Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (including mechanical, chemical, biochemical, biomedical, electrical, industrial, or related engineering), chemistry, biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or another related technical discipline. Candidates must be currently pursuing an eligible degree and preparing to graduate by July 2027.

Required Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice principles and safety requirements, with the ability to learn and apply site procedures and regulatory expectations.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and work in partnership with other employees in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to prepare Standard Operating Procedures and current GXP documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), equipment human‑machine interfaces (HMIs), SAP, and calibration and maintenance database systems.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb ladders; and wear required cleanroom protective gowning, including respirators.
• Ability to complete all required gowning, wear required personal protective equipment, including a powered air‑purifying respirator, and work in Grade C cleanroom conditions while consistently maintaining appropriate aseptic behaviors.
• Demonstrate, at all times, safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment.
• Comprehend and comply with all safety and company policies and procedures.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Internship, co‑op, laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similarly regulated industry.
• Hands‑on experience gained through academic or personal projects, machine‑shop work, construction, equipment assembly, maintenance, fabrication, repair, or similar practical activities.
• Experience working effectively in a cross‑functional team.
• Exposure to change control, deviation management, root cause analysis, or corrective and preventive action processes.
• Technical writing or controlled‑document experience.
• Experience operating, setting up, disassembling, and adjusting complex equipment within sterile drug product operations, formulation, filling, lyophilization, inspection, or equipment operation.

Required Skills

Aseptic Handling, Clinical Manufacturing, Driving Continuous Improvement, Engineering Standards, Equipment Qualification, GMP Compliance, Manufacturing Systems, Operations Support, Process Improvements, Technical Support

Preferred Skills

Collaboration, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

Primary Location

USA - New Jersey - Rahway.

Compensation

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below. The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $71,900.00 - $113,200.00 This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

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. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Additional location(s)

Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: Domestic VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 2nd - Evening Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date

Job Posting End Date: 11/19/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Company Statement

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.