Job Description

Job Description

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation.

Our Company has an expansive vaccines portfolio and an exciting pipeline of human health vaccine candidates. This position will be part of a manufacturing organization that brings these vaccines to people around the world. This engineer will be a member of the Technical Services Deviation Management team within the Live Virus Vaccine Manufacturing End-to-End operations unit. The primary tasks of the person will be investigation initiation and closure associated with vaccine technology/production in promotion of formulation and final product filling operations. Work will be focused on the Deviation Management process including operations sponsorship, equipment troubleshooting, implementation of process/ equipment actions, and other related duties. This position will require development of technical expertise of process and product knowledge. Off-shift or weekend coverage may be practiced based on business unit needs and specific assignments.

Additional tasks include the following:

* Directs and/or works as a team member on manufacturing investigations and/or process improvement projects.
* Has ability to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best comprehend and resolve the root cause.
* Assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering and process tools.
* Provides technical promotion to manufacturing shop floor for problems and issues.
* Conducts and designs experimental protocols as needed using the Technical Operations lab facilities and/or production equipment at full scale.
* Authors and updates technical and manufacturing documents necessary for investigations, process design/definition, engineering studies, process demonstrations, change control and validation.
* Provides technical guidance to staff, colleagues or customers as well as anticipates and interprets the customer needs to identify solutions. Includes approval of technical documentation including investigations, protocols, and reports etc. May be accountable for presenting technical discussions to regulatory agencies during inspections.

Education:

B.S. degree in Engineering or Sciences or M.S degree with <1 year of experience

Experience and Skills: Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience, including direct promotion of development or manufacturing of biologics / sterile products.

Demonstrated influence and ability to drive results

Strong communication, partnership skills and ability to drive accountability

Strong problem-solving skillset

Preferred Skills:

Vaccine manufacturing

Participation in regulatory inspections

Sterile processing

Authoring investigations

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to be the most relied upon supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a global manufacturing network thats hinged on to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as Merck in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as MSD in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical principal with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.

We are motivated by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer

state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the worlds biggest investors in Research & Development.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

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What we look for

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

4
Requisition ID:R106020