Specialist, Operational Quality Control

Merck; West Point (PA); In loco; USD 87.000 - 137.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Descrizione del lavoro

Merck's Micro Sterility Assurance Laboratory in West Point, PA seeks a Quality Specialist to provide quality oversight for sterility testing under GMP. You will review documentation, support deviations, change control, CAPA, and participate in root-cause analysis, data integrity, and audits.

This role offers opportunity to drive continuous improvement using MPS and collaborate across lab and quality teams. Flexible collaboration across departments is encouraged.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in a microbiology or sterility assurance setting.
• Working knowledge of SOPs, deviations, investigations, and quality systems.
• Experience supporting laboratory testing and documentation review.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and MPS principles preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Mansioni

• Provide quality support to Micro Sterility Assurance laboratory operations and testing activities.
• Support Micro sterility assurance testing processes in accordance with GMP, SOPs, and applicable quality standards.
• Review laboratory documentation, records, and data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assist in deviation investigation, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Support quality system activities including change control, documentation review, and CAPA where applicable.
• Partner with laboratory staff and quality representatives to ensure compliance and timely resolution of quality issues.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives using MPS to improve laboratory efficiency, standardization, and compliance.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities related to laboratory quality events.
• Ensure adherence to data integrity, documentation practices, and good laboratory practices.
• Support internal audits, inspection readiness, and other quality-related assessments as needed.
• Monitor trends, identify recurring issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of quality metrics and continuous improvement plans.
• Participate in daily tier meetings to review priorities, elevate issues, track action items, and support timely resolution of operational and quality concerns.

Conoscenze

GMP Compliance

Quality Assurance

Laboratory Documentation

Deviation Management

CAPA

Data Integrity

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Technical Writing

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Overview

The Quality Specialist supports the Micro Sterility Assurance Laboratory by providing quality and compliance oversight for sterility assurance testing activities. This role ensures laboratory operations are conducted in accordance with GMP requirements, approved SOPs, and company quality standards. The incumbent will support routine and non-routine Micro Sterility Assurance testing activities, review documentation for accuracy and completeness, and partner with laboratory and quality teams to drive continuous improvement. In addition, this position will support process improvement initiatives through MPS, helping identify opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance, and operational performance.

Essential Functions

• Provide quality support to Micro Sterility Assurance laboratory operations and testing activities.
• Support Micro sterility assurance testing processes in accordance with GMP, SOPs, and applicable quality standards.
• Review laboratory documentation, records, and data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assist in deviation investigation, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Support quality system activities including change control, documentation review, and CAPA where applicable.
• Partner with laboratory staff and quality representatives to ensure compliance and timely resolution of quality issues.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives using MPS to improve laboratory efficiency, standardization, and compliance.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities related to laboratory quality events.
• Ensure adherence to data integrity, documentation practices, and good laboratory practices.
• Support internal audits, inspection readiness, and other quality-related assessments as needed.
• Monitor trends, identify recurring issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of quality metrics and continuous improvement plans.
• Participate in daily tier meetings to review priorities, elevate issues, track action items, and support timely resolution of operational and quality concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in a microbiology or sterility assurance setting.
• Working knowledge of SOPs, deviations, investigations, and quality systems.
• Experience supporting laboratory testing and documentation review.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and MPS principles preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in sterility assurance, microbiological testing, or quality assurance laboratory support.
• Understanding of CAPA, change control, and audit readiness processes.
• Ability to support process improvement and standardization efforts.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and commitment to compliance.

Required Skills

• Adaptability
• Analytical Instrumentation
• Analytical Method DevelopmentCAPA Management
• Continuous Improvement Techniques
• Deviation Management
• Deviation Reporting
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• GMP Compliance
• Good Lab Practices
• Inspection Readiness
• Laboratory Analysis
• Laboratory Documentation
• Laboratory Quality Control
• Laboratory Safety
• Microbiological Analysis
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Improvement
• Quality Metrics
• Sterility Assurance
• Teamwork
• Technical Writing
• Trend Monitoring
• Troubleshooting
• Use of Laboratory Equipment

The role is part of a 7-day operation and may require flexibility to support business and laboratory needs.

Location

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

Salary Range

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

Benefits

• 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

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

Yes

Job Posting End Date

11/12/2026

Requisition ID

R424775

Eligibility and Equal Opportunity

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 Affiate 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.

Special Eligibility for Certain Residents

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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