About The Position
The Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (PCT) department is seeking an entry-level engineer based in West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ. The group sits within the Manufacturing Division and is responsible for pharmaceutical process development and supply for small molecule solid dosage drug products, delivering new and novel medicines to patients worldwide. PCT leads process and technology development as products enter Phase IIb through regulatory filings and process validation and supports supply for several years beyond commercial launch. Products are commercialized at a network of internal manufacturing sites, located in Ireland and Singapore, as well as contract manufacturing organizations around the world. Coupled with development centers in Rahway, NJ and West Point, PA, these sites are the foundation for our extensive small molecule solid dosage capabilities. Success in this role requires communication and collaboration within teams, a growth and innovative mindset and eagerness for continuous learning, a passion for science and solving technical problems, and hands-on development and manufacturing from pilot to commercial scale. Partners include research and development, analytical, regulatory, quality, packaging, and operations at our commercialization and commercial supply sites. We recognize that the diversity in our team is our strength and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree (no prior experience required) in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team and execute against commitments.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and an interest in solving technical problems.
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Data Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Experimental Methods
- Experimentation
- Innovation
- Laboratory Techniques
- Oral Communications
- Problem Solving
- Scientific Presentations
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Writing Technical Documents
- Written Communication
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing facility.
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments.
- Experience with data analytics, process modeling, and/or statistical process control.
Responsibilities
- Plan, conduct, and interpret pharmaceutical process development studies with manager and team support, such as scale up, technology transfer, design space development, clinical and stability batch manufacture, and process validation.
- Apply problem-solving skills and aspects of Quality by Design, including risk-based approaches to development, design of experiments, and process modeling.
- Author technical documents, such as experimental protocols and reports in support of regulatory filings.
- Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and effective collaboration within teams.
- Evaluate new and innovative technologies and equipment, perform physical testing and data analysis, and comply with applicable safety and current good manufacturing practices.
- Contribute to publications and presentations within the scientific community as appropriate.
- Support digital and data analytics initiatives and contribute to an innovative environment.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
