Associate Specialist, Technical Operations Engineering

Msd; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking an Associate Specialist in West Point, PA to support analytical operations for multi-product vaccine manufacturing processes. The role involves execution of identification and characterization testing in a lab setting, driving process optimization, and collaborating with Operations, Quality, and other teams.

The position requires a B.S./M.S. in a relevant science with 0–2 years of experience, strong documentation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or comparable discipline, with a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience.
• Good laboratory documentation practices in notebooks and corresponding data review.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Functioning as a key member of the Analytical team within Technical Operations laboratories through the execution of identification and characterization testing in support of lab-scale process optimization and investigations.
• Executing assignments against accelerated, critical-path timelines in a right-first-time manner.
• Communicates data across organizations.
• The candidate must function well and be able to collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment in a laboratory-based role.

Skills

Adaptability

Assay Development

Biochemistry

Biopharmaceutical Operations

Chemistry

Data Review

Design of Experiments

ELISA

Laboratory Analysis

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Process Improvements

Recombinant Proteins

Report Writing

Technical Calculations

Troubleshooting

Working Independently

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or comparable discipline

Job description

Associate Specialist, Technical Operations Engineering*This site uses cookies to provide you with an optimal user experience. The cookies include Strictly Necessary and Functional cookies to ensure the site operates as intended (language preference, time zone and workload balance). These cookies are first party cookies, end with the session and are exempted from consent. In addition, this site also uses a Google Analytics Cookie to measure and improve the performance of our site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. By clicking on the ‘Accept Cookies’ button, you are accepting this Performance cookie. You may use this site if you click on the ‘Reject Cookies’ button. To revoke your consent of the Performance cookie, clear your cookies within your browser settings.*### Associate Specialist, Technical Operations EngineeringApply: Not Applicable: USA - Pennsylvania - West Point: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R423712**Job Description****Job Description:**West Point Technical Operations Process Support Laboratories (WPTO PSL) is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the laboratory team supporting multi-product vaccine manufacturing processes. The role will be a laboratory-based role collaborating with Operations, Technology, Quality, and other support groups to meet targeted manufacturing and product projects, including product/process investigation, continuous improvement changes, and strategic product/process initiatives.**Primary Activities:*** Functioning as a key member of the Analytical team within Technical Operations laboratories through the execution of identification and characterization testing in support of lab-scale process optimization and investigations.* Executing assignments against accelerated, critical-path timelines in a right-first-time manner.* Communicates data across organizations.* The candidate must function well and be able to collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment in a laboratory-based role.**Education Requirements:*** B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or comparable discipline, with a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience.**Experience and Skills:*****Required:*** * General working knowledge and practices associated with experimental preparation, execution, analysis, and safety.* Good laboratory documentation practices in notebooks and corresponding data review.* Excellent written and oral communication skills.* Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.***Preferred:*** * Knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following; separation-based methodology (HPLC, UPLC, CE, SDS-PAGE), absorbance and fluorescence protein quantification, and plate-based characterization (ELISA, enzymatic activity).* cGMPs experience.* Experience performing or developing analytical test methods for recombinant proteins, viruses, and/or polysaccharides.* Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.* Strong problem-solving skills including a hands-on approach to problem solving, with a bias towards going to see problems for oneself in the field.* Skill in troubleshooting experimental design, assay development, and data analysis.Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.**Required Skills:**Adaptability, Assay Development, Biochemistry, Biopharmaceutical Operations, Chemistry, Data Review, Design of Experiments (DOE), Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Laboratory Analysis, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Protein Quantification, Recombinant Proteins, Report Writing, Technical Calculations, Troubleshooting, Working Independently**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**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. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.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 RightsEEOC GINA SupplementWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. 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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. **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. 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