Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

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 interlinking global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

Primary Responsibilities

* Employee will show ability to perform routine assignments and develops competence by performing structured work assignments

* Ability to use existing procedures to perform routine testing

* Requires knowledge and exposure to fundamental laboratory instrumentation, theories, principles, and concepts

* Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others and also seeks advice/information from others when addressing serious business issues that may impact other functions

* Builds and promotes the Teams effectiveness through actions that demonstrate respect and appreciation for diverse perspectives

* Demonstrates comprehension of customer needs, requirements, and expectations

* Seeks new ways to improve services to customers

* Speaks up on tough issues and expresses views and ideas at the right time while actively encouraging Team members to make suggestions and share ideas

* Works to develop new skills and abilities

* Readily accepts performance feedback and incorporates this feedback into future performance

* Assists other Team members, including helping with developmental activities

* Learns to use new problem-solving tools to surface and solve issues

* Applies general knowledge of company business developed through education and past experience

* Ability to interpret our Company Quality Policies, Guidelines and Testing Procedures for daily application

* Comprehends and applies regulatory/compliance requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practice, Non-Disclosure Agreement, and related regulations, and has the ability to interpret those regulations for implementation in the workplace

* Possesses a basic knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures in the Quality Control discipline, including the knowledge and comprehension of pharmaceutical testing

* Active with developing technical writing capabilities and is able to compile straightforward investigations and procedures, and recommend scientifically sound corrective actions

* Possesses a basic knowledge and ability to operate lab instrumentation required to complete job responsibilities

* Uses existing procedures to perform routine testing

* Ability to objectively respond to basic requests for data and trending of data

* Develops small scale presentations and presents to own work Team or small groups with the assistance of others

* Has limited decision-making authority and works within technical guidelines / direction to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

* Accountable for technical contribution to work or project Team

Education Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor degree in Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Required Experience and Skills

* Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

* Ability to work with others on a team

* Accountability for own actions, and ability to prioritize

* Knowledge of regulatory and current GMP principles

Preferred Experience and Skills

* Operating laboratory equipment: HPLC, dissolution apparatus, KF, etc.

* Utilizing Empower

* Utilizing Labware/LIMS

* Execution of root cause analysis

* Background in technical writing including but not limited to: updating of standard operating procedures and writing quality notifications

* Knowledge of Tier processes

* Executing 5S principles

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 thats committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

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.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@msd.com
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We are an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Specified

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1
Requisition ID:R97738