Merck & Co, Inc

Associate Specialist, Engineering, Biologics Process R&D (On-site)

Merck & Co, Inc$71K — $113K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering/Biology/Chemistry with 1+ year of relevant experience
  • Strong skills in laboratory experimentation and documentation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork
  • Experience leading small projects or vendor interactions
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Willingness to learn new lab techniques and adhere to safety guidelines
  • Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in the preparation of solutions for pilot plant operations
  • Document batches within an electronic laboratory system
  • Participate in scheduling discussions with the operations team
  • Collaborate with pilot plant operations, upstream and downstream teams
  • Work with process development scientists across BPR&D
  • Support safety and training initiatives
  • Track and document chemical usage and inventory
  • Maintain clean room standards to prevent contamination.

Benefits

  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Engagement in a collaborative work environment
  • Experience with cutting-edge bioprocess equipment
  • Involvement in life-saving therapeutic development
  • Contributions to safety and training initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

The position will provide an opportunity for learning and development in a professional lab setting, contributing to development and commercialization of our Company life-saving therapeutics. The primary responsibility for this position will be the support of the solutions prep team with secondary opportunities to support the purification team.

The ideal candidate should have experience with small - scale and/or large - scale bioprocess equipment, including stainless steel and single use mixing tanks, sterile filtration, aseptic technique, be able to work well with others, and communicate effectively both written and orally. Candidate may be requested to work during non-business hours/days to support production activities.

Responsabilities:
  • Actively engage in the preparation of solutions to support pilot plant operations
  • Batch documentation within an electronic laboratory system
  • Participate in scheduling discussions within the operations team
  • Work collaboratively with pilot plant operations, upstream and downstream teams
  • Work collaboratively with process development scientists from across BPR&D
  • Support safety and training initiatives
  • Track and document chemicals usage and inventory.
  • Employs good housekeeping and maintains clean room to prevent contamination and integrity of production.


Education:
  • BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering/Biology/Chemistry with 1+ year of relevant experience


Required Experience and Skills:
  • Strong skills in laboratory experimentation and documentation.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in cross-functional team environments
  • Lead small projects or sub-teams including vendor interactions
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Ability and willingness to learn new lab techniques, adhere to all safety guidelines, and pick up/move up 25lbs.


Preferred Experience and Skills:
  • Experience working with stainless steel mixing tanks and single use mixers (SUMs) is a plus.
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Power App, Power BI, Word, and Excel.


EligibleforERP

PRD

Required Skills:
Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, Biology, Bioreactors, Chemical Products, Chemistry, Engineering Design, GMP Compliance, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Research, Manufacturing Quality Control, Manufacturing Scale-Up

Preferred Skills:

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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):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
09/26/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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Learn more about Merck & Co, Inc
Size
68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
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