Senior Process Engineer, Spray Drying & Tech Ops

Merck & Co.; Elkton (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long‑term incentive

Medical & dental benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for Technical Operations (Small Molecule Drug Product) with emphasis on spray drying. You will lead data‑driven optimization, scale‑up, tech transfer and validation from lab to commercial manufacture of OSD and spray dried intermediates.

The role requires strong knowledge of spray drying, particle engineering, cGMP compliance, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust processes at our U.S. site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with 5+ years in drug product intermediate or spray drying.
• Strong experience in spray drying, particle engineering and scale‑up for lab to commercial.
• Knowledge of cGMP, regulatory expectations and tech transfer processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for spray drying and related unit operations.
• Lead technology transfer, validation activities (PPQ) and campaign optimization.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure scalable, robust processes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Influence stakeholders

Multi‑task / prioritization

Ownership & CI

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

5+ years experience

Tools

Spray dryers

Particle engineering equipment

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for Technical Operations (Small Molecule Drug Product) with emphasis on spray drying. You will lead data‑driven optimization, scale‑up, tech transfer and validation from lab to commercial manufacture of OSD and spray dried intermediates.

The role requires strong knowledge of spray drying, particle engineering, cGMP compliance, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust processes at our U.S. site.