Bioprocess Engineer: Vaccine Tech Transfer Specialist

MSD Malaysia; Millsboro, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a BioTechnology Solutions Specialist to support vaccine technology transfers and regional projects in the Americas.

You will work with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Global Engineering to ensure compliant, efficient transfer and stable process performance at receiving sites. Responsibilities include risk assessments, data gathering, training support, and preparation of technical documentation, with a focus on knowledge management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in biopharmaceutical, antigen, or vaccine manufacturing or related transfer/tech.
• Experience in a regulated (GxP) environment with documentation/data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support vaccine technology transfers by preparing technical inputs and documentation.
• Coordinate readiness activities and assist during execution and start-up at receiving sites.
• Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation actions prior to transfer runs.
• Support cross-functional workstreams to enable transfer success and improve process performance.
• Maintain transfer packages, playbooks, and lessons learned for knowledge management.
• Assist with post-transfer process robustness through monitoring and investigations.

Skills

Accountability

Collaboration

Communication

Data Analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology or related field

Tools

GxP documentation

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a BioTechnology Solutions Specialist to support vaccine technology transfers and regional projects in the Americas.

You will work with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Global Engineering to ensure compliant, efficient transfer and stable process performance at receiving sites. Responsibilities include risk assessments, data gathering, training support, and preparation of technical documentation, with a focus on knowledge management and