Associate Specialist, Engineering, Biologics Process R&D (On-site)

Merck; New Jersey; On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck is seeking a candidate to join our professional lab setting, contributing to the development and commercialization of life-saving therapeutics. The role primarily supports the solutions prep team with opportunities to assist the purification team, requiring collaboration across pilot plant operations and R&D.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in lab settings, strong documentation and沟ng communication skills, and is willing to work non-business hours to support production.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering/Biology/Chemistry with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Strong laboratory experimentation and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional teams.
• Leadership of small projects or sub-teams including vendor interactions.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Willingness to learn new lab techniques and follow safety guidelines; capable of lifting 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in the preparation of solutions to support pilot plant operations.
• Batch documentation within an electronic laboratory system.
• Participate in scheduling discussions within the operations team.
• Work collaboratively with pilot plant operations, upstream and downstream teams.
• Collaborate with process development scientists from across BPR&D.
• Support safety and training initiatives.
• Track and document chemical usage and inventory.
• Maintain clean room and good housekeeping to prevent contamination.

Skills

Laboratory experimentation

Documentation

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Willingness to learn

Education

BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering/Biology/Chemistry

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Microsoft Word

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The position will provide an opportunity for learning and development in a professional lab setting, contributing to development and commercialization of our Company life-saving therapeutics. The primary responsibility for this position will be the support of the solutions prep team with secondary opportunities to support the purification team.

The ideal candidate should have experience with small - scale and/or large - scale bioprocess equipment, including stainless steel and single use mixing tanks, sterile filtration, aseptic technique, be able to work well with others, and communicate effectively both written and orally. Candidate may be requested to work during non-business hours/days to support production activities.

Responsabilities

• Actively engage in the preparation of solutions to support pilot plant operations
• Batch documentation within an electronic laboratory system
• Participate in scheduling discussions within the operations team
• Work collaboratively with pilot plant operations, upstream and downstream teams
• Work collaboratively with process development scientists from across BPR&D
• Support safety and training initiatives
• Track and document chemicals usage and inventory.
• Employs good housekeeping and maintains clean room to prevent contamination and integrity of production.

Education

BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering/Biology/Chemistry with 1+ year of relevant experience

Required Experience and Skills

• Strong skills in laboratory experimentation and documentation .
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in cross-functional team environments
• Lead small projects or sub-teams including vendor interactions
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability and willingness to learn new lab techniques, adhere to all safety guidelines, and pick up/move up 25lbs.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience working with stainless steel mixing tanks and single use mixers (SUMs) is a plus.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Power App, Power BI, Word, and Excel.

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Required Skills

• Analytical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Biological Engineering
• Biology
• Bioreactors
• Chemical Products
• Chemistry
• Engineering Design
• GMP Compliance
• Laboratory Management
• Laboratory Operations
• Laboratory Research
• Manufacturing Quality Control
• Manufacturing Scale-Up

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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.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.

• medical
• dental
• vision healthcare
• other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

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