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

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck is seeking a capable candidate to support the solutions prep team in a professional lab, aiding development and commercialization of life-saving therapeutics. You will learn in a GMP-influenced lab while collaborating with upstream, downstream, and process development scientists to ensure cleanroom integrity and compliant documentation.

The role requires hands-on experience with lab equipment, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to shift work and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering/Biology/Chemistry with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• 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 lift/move up to 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.
• 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.

Skills

Lab experimentation

Documentation

Communication

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Learning new lab techniques

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

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

Tools

Power Apps

Power BI

Word

Excel

Stainless steel mixing tanks

Single-use mixers (SUMs)

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/Chemistrywith 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.

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

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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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. 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.

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a