Job Description

Job Description

Our company's Animal Health is a global, research-driven company that develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of veterinary medicines and services. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, youll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Our company's Animal Health division is seeking a Scientist who is an individual contributor with operational and technical responsibilities in Animal Health Pharmaceutical Sciences Research and Development (R&D) . This position has a multiple roles with respect to (1) supporting and leading activities (CQ&V, SOPs, etc.) in bringing the Formulation, Laboratory and Experimentation Center (FLEx Center) ready for Day 1 functionality, (2) leveraging experience in drug product manufacturing to perform daily manufacturing operations (development & Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)) within the Formulation, Laboratory and Experimentation Center (FLEx Center) and (3) leveraging scientific/technical capabilities to support R&D development program activities as needed (formulation/process). The Scientist position will flex between roles when necessary to drive program and development needs.

The Scientists role encompasses the following:

Tasks

* Support internal (FLEx Center; commercial sites) and external Contract Manufacturing Operations (CMOs) transfer of manufacturing processes.

* Support R&D development programs outside of the FLEx Center as an individual contributor.

* Incorporate scientific and technical knowledge to complete assigned tasks.

* Work with internal stakeholders (Human Health, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, etc.) to drive effective communication and completion of deliverables.

* Comprehend priorities from manager/supervisor to ensure task completion.

* Understand/act on guidance from supervisor where decisions are guided by policies, procedure and business plan Interprets customer needs and assesses requirements.

* Apply skills and learnings to improve efficiency and accomplish operational objectives Identify and help to resolve standard day to day quality, technical, and operational problems.

* Trouble-shooting manufacturing process failures.

* Set priorities to meet daily deadlines; develops plans to meet short-term objectives.

* Work within budgetary/financial objectives.

* Make decisions guided by policies and standard operating procedures.

* Compliance: Accountable for creating and sustaining a culture that ensures that compliance (Safety, Environment, cGMP, etc.) are imperatives for the business.

* Accountable for driving continuous improvement and reviewing compliance documents, as per procedures or need.

* Exercise judgement and decision making to ensure quality product is reliably produced.

* Continuous Improvement: Tie into overall FLEx Center metrics across modalities to drive efficiency.

* Utilization of our company Leadership Behaviors and Inclusion to promote daily work activities.

* Keep informed on current policies/procedures and all other FLEx Center communications.

* Enforce all prescribed safety rules and regulations and take prompt corrective action concerning potential safety hazards.

* Maintain a high efficiency and productivity level, while maintaining a focus on Safety First and Quality Always.

* Identify root causes of manufacturing issues and implement corrective action with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost, in that order.

* Actively support individual development and that of other members of the team to obtain maximum potential.

* Enhance operational and/or technical capability through project experience or outside learning.

* Author/review documentation related to operational procedures and/or reports/memos associated with supporting development projects.

* Forward looking to enhance data management and technology capability.

Accountability

* First line quality/operations support working within a team setting of individual contributor scientists/technicians.

* Ensure that objectives are achieved while reliably supplying quality product while following our company's standards/procedures.

* Tactical and strategic activities, including partnership with indirect staff.

* Promote the behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement.

* Delivering on-time work performance in support of operational and scientific experimental activities.

Core Skillsets

* Ability to learn and enhance capabilities while helping to developing others

* Ability to be flexible and appreciate risk

* Continuous improvement

* Conflict resolution

* Ability to adapt between operational manufacturing and lab experiment activities

* Mindset of on-time delivery

* Mechanical aptitude and enjoyment of hands-on work

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

* B.S. Degree in Science, Engineering or other technical field

Required Skills and Abilities:

* Minimum (3) years experience in a functional area, such as Operations, Management, Quality, Technical Operations, Technology, Engineering

* Good documentation practices & strong writing skills for generating SOP's

* Ability to communicate effectively with various levels within organization

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

* Minimum (3) years experience in relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing or processing (bulk, solid oral dosage, solutions/suspensions, packaging, etc.)

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the worlds food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

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.

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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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Specified

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1
Requisition ID:R106728