Specialist, Engineering

MSD Malaysia; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Specialist in Tech Hub to provide technical support for vaccine and biologicals manufacturing, collaborating across Bioprocess Technology Solutions, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and R&D.

You will contribute to development, scale-up, transfer to production lines, and process improvements while ensuring safety, quality and regulatory readiness in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry with 2 years’ experience in vaccine/biopharmaceuticals
• Master’s degree with 1 year experience or PhD in related field

Responsibilities

• Works as a team member on development and scale up of processes or technologies of microbial, virus and cell cultivations, biomolecules concentration and purification and final formulation of veterinary vaccines and therapeutics.
• Works as a team member on transfer of processes or technologies to production lines.
• Develops processes or technologies and its transfer to production lines within timelines, meeting safety, quality, cost-efficiency and practicality requirements.
• Performs development, introduction and/or testing of new technologies.
• Collaborates with R&D and Manufacturing to bring new products to market.
• Interacts with fellow scientists from your own and other departments and with external collaboration partners.
• Contributes to environmental health and safety improvements.
• Trains and guides employees and/or trainees.

Skills

Adaptability

Animal Vaccination

Biopharmaceuticals

Change Control Management

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Technology

Data Analysis

Equipment Troubleshooting

GMP Compliance

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Project Management

Process Optimization

Teamwork

Technical Writing

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Inspection Readiness

Professional Integrity

Lean Manufacturing

New Product Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry

Master’s degree with 1 year experience or PhD in related field

Job description

Job Description For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way. Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

The function of a Specialist at Tech Hub is to provide technical support to Vaccine and Biologicals process development for Manufacturing within a multidisciplinary environment you will cooperate with your colleagues at Bioprocess Technology Solutions, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and R&D.

Your main field of attention is to provide all around technological support on Vaccine and Biologicals Manufacturing of new (R&D) products.

Position Responsibilities

• Works as a team member on the development and scale up of processes or technologies of microbial, virus and cell cultivations, biomolecules concentration and purification and final formulation of veterinary vaccines and therapeutics.
• Works as a team member on the transfer of processes or technologies of microbial, virus and cell cultivations, biomolecules concentration and purification and final formulation of veterinary vaccines and therapeutics to the production lines.
• Works as a team member on the development of processes or technologies and its transfer to the production lines within the timelines set for this purpose, whereby these processes and technologies meet the requirements of the customer with regard to safety, quality, cost-efficiency, practical applicability and consistency.
• Works as a team member on technical investigations, validation and/or process improvement projects.
• Examines issues from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process and people) in order to best understand and resolve the root cause.
• Whether or not in collaboration with team members from other departments (e.g. QC, Pharmaceutical Technical Support, R&D, Production or Analytical Technical Services) gives direction to scientifically based decisions within projects aimed at the improvement of products, solving problems or development of new products.
• If necessary, performs development, introduction and/or testing of new technologies.
• Collaborates and interfaces with R&D and Manufacturing and other departments to bring new products to market.
• Works within large cross-functional teams and demonstrates working knowledge of current USDA regulatory guidelines and advanced technical knowledge.
• Develops project charters and project plans and align with all sponsors and stakeholders.
• Key capabilities include standard project management activities: development of timelines, use of project tracking tools, definition of deliverables, definition of roles and responsibilities, risk identification tracking and mitigation.
• Coordinates and tracks team activities by leading or participating in core team meetings, communicates project risks and status to appropriate stakeholders and escalates issues to sponsors as needed in advance of deviation from project plans.
• In concert with Commercialization, Quality, and Regulatory, support inspection readiness for new product introductions and transfers.
• Assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering and process tools.
• Conducts and designs experimental protocols as needed using the Technical Operations lab facilities and/or production equipment at full scale.
• Creates and updates technical and manufacturing documents necessary for investigations, process design/definition, engineering studies, process demonstrations, change control and validation.
• Displays our Company's leadership behaviors and demonstrate a high emotional intelligence.
• Effectively collaborates with peers on site and above site as required.
• Contributes to international projects (Global Projects).
• Interacts closely with fellow scientists from your own and other departments.
• If required with external collaboration partners.
• Actively contributes to the improvement or acceleration of activities within the department, also in the field of Environment Health and Safety.
• Trains and guides employees and / or trainees.
• Performs off-shift work (only as needed).

Education Minimum Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Microbiology with 2 years’ experience in vaccine/biopharmaceuticals Research and Development, Process Development and/or Biological manufacturing or closely related field (or Master's degree with1 years’ experience or PhD in related field).

Required Experience and Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent project management, documentation and writing skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands‑on approach to solving problems inclusive of diverse perspectives (e.g. safety, compliance).
• Can work together in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• May be required to work nights AND/OR weekends as needed.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in bioprocess scale up and vaccine manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements for manufacture and testing of biological products.
• Understanding of statistics and application to process monitoring and control.

Required Skills

• Adaptability
• Adaptability
• Animal Vaccination
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Change Control Management
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Technology
• Data Analysis
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Global Manufacturing
• GMP Compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Identifying Risks
• Inspection Readiness
• Lean Manufacturing
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• New Product Development
• Personal Initiative
• Process Optimization
• Professional Integrity
• Project Management
• Protein Chemistry
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Teamwork
• Technical Writing

Preferred Skills

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. 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 Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 - $137,400.00 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.

The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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

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Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 08/24/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.