Packaging Innovation Engineer — Hybrid (NA Projects)

Merck & Co.; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a mid-level packaging development professional to drive design, specification, testing, and qualification of packaging structures for topical, solid oral dose, liquid oral dose, and spray formats across North America.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including Formulations, Analytical Stability, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Marketing. Based in Chattanooga, TN or Morristown, NJ with frequent travel to Chattanooga, TN; hybrid work

Qualifications

• Mid-level (5-10 years) R&D experience in B2C or B2B.
• Background in primary packaging development and design across multiple formats.
• Secondary packaging experience is a plus.
• Industry background in healthcare, personal care, beauty, food, or chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development for North America, including design, specification, testing, and qualification of packaging structures for various dosage forms.
• Collaborate with Formulations, Analytical Stability, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Marketing.
• Support Product Development Center activities in Chattanooga with in-office presence as required (Min 2 days/week).

Skills

R&D experience

Packaging design

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Tooling/molding

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a mid-level packaging development professional to drive design, specification, testing, and qualification of packaging structures for topical, solid oral dose, liquid oral dose, and spray formats across North America.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including Formulations, Analytical Stability, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Marketing. Based in Chattanooga, TN or Morristown, NJ with frequent travel to Chattanooga, TN; hybrid work