Specialist, Quality Control

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in West Point, PA is seeking a QA professional to support vaccine release testing on-site. You will perform rodent-based procedures, document results, and help during audits to ensure compliance with GMP and SOPs.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in biological sciences and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The candidate will join a manufacturing and supply network focused on quality and reliability, with opportunities for growth and involvement in cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in biological sciences or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing in support of releasing vaccines to market.
• Work on site, moderate complexity tasks, directed by management.
• Support IRT activities with general operational tasks.
• Conduct laboratory procedures per established methods and SOPs.
• Document study data in notebooks or approved files.
• Review and enter data in validated systems.
• Support during audits and inspections.
• Rotating holidays and weekend work.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Instrumentation

Analytical Method Development

Biology

Biomedical Sciences

Driving Continuous Improvement

GMP Compliance

Good Lab Practices

Inoculation

Intraperitoneal Injections

In Vivo Models

Laboratory Documentation

Laboratory Protocols

Laboratory Safety

Laboratory Techniques

Laboratory Testing

Natural Sciences

Quality Assurance Processes

Quality Auditing

Quality Inspections

Task Management

Teamwork

Technical Reviews

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor degree in biological sciences or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Our Quality Assurance group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

Position Responsibilities

• This role will perform testing in support of releasing vaccines to market.
• Work is on site, task-oriented, of moderate complexity, and is assigned, monitored, and directed by area management or designee.
• Support IRT activities with the execution of general operational tasks, which may be associated with facilities, scheduling, assembly, coordination, delivery, and maintenance of study or program-related information.
• Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with established testing methods/protocols/sops.
• Document study data in technical notebooks or approved electronic files.
• Review and entry of data in validated systems.
• Support during audits and inspections.
• Rotating holidays and weekend Saturday, Sunday work.

Education Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor degree in biological sciences or a related field.

Required Experience and Skills

• Rodent handling and dosing techniques.
• Rodent observations of physical signs, differentiating and understanding normal rodent demeanor and appearance.
• Rodent gross examinations and necropsy.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Intraperitoneal (IP) and intrtly and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that's committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Required Skills

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Method Development, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Compliance, Good Lab Practices, Inoculation, Intraperitoneal Injections, In Vivo Models, Laboratory Documentation, Laboratory Protocols, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Natural Sciences, Quality Assurance Processes, Quality Auditing, Quality Inspections, Task Management, Teamwork, Technical Reviews, Technical Writing {+ 4 more}

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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Primary Location

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

Compensation

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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.

Additional location(s) compensation information

Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

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.

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