Associate Specialist, Engineering
About The Position
The Associate Specialist, Engineering supports the Packaging and Assembly Technical Leadership team in developing technical solutions for pharmaceutical packaging and device assembly. This early-career role works with experienced technical leaders and cross-functional teams to address manufacturing challenges, support new product introductions, and improve packaging and device assembly processes across a global network. The position provides experience in technical problem-solving, risk management, technology transfer, and lifecycle improvement. Within Packaging Technical Operations, the role helps deliver robust technical solutions that accelerate commercialization and support uninterrupted, compliant supply of commercialized products. The Associate Specialist provides packaging and assembly expertise and contributes to scientific rigor, technical problem-solving, and execution excellence across packaging and combination-product assembly platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in packaging, mechanical, chemical, or biochemical engineering; pharmaceutical science; chemistry; or a related discipline.
- Exposure to assembly, packaging, manufacturing processes, components, or equipment through coursework, internships, co-ops, research, or work experience.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to interrogate scientific information, detect critical flaws, and identify potential risks.
- Good technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to contribute across multiple teams, organize priorities, and follow through on commitments.
- Accountability for assignments and outcomes.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning packaging, device assembly, or manufacturing technologies.
- Interest in working across technical disciplines and contributing to products that benefit patients.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree.
Responsibilities
- Support development and execution of technical plans for device assembly, packaging, and/or distribution and logistics of packaged products.
- Analyze data, participate in technical reviews, and explore alternative approaches to solve problems.
- Contribute to risk assessment, mitigation, and communication activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging and assembly platforms meet safety, efficacy, quality, and supply standards.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective technical support.
- Support lifecycle management changes and technology transfers for platform components, equipment, and processes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Other insurance benefits for employees and families
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate days
- Sick days
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
