Engineer I, Process

MSD Careers•Rockville, MD

59d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for developing, characterizing and validating manufacturing processes to produce biochemical assay plates and related consumables. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review existing manufacturing processes to determine if changes are needed to improve quality and quantity of products, reduce any variations between lots produced and expand product portfolio. Make recommendations to manager to improve/enhance processes as needed. Design and conduct process experiments on manufacturing and pilot scale equipment to determine if/how changes affect product(s) properties. In accordance with standard operating procedures, provide documentation of all experimental results and present findings to manager and other appropriate staff. Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biochemical engineering or related field.
Minimum of one year of relevant experience preferred.
Knowledge of process development techniques (such as process optimization, process control, design of experiments) and statistical analysis.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work in a technically challenging, team-oriented environment.
Ability to move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion.
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
Ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities.
Ability to travel locally.
This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize manufacturing and laboratory equipment, and move about the office and manufacturing floor.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of industry-related quality standards such as GMP and ISO 9001 is preferred.
Knowledge of coating techniques, fluid dispensing, drying/desiccation techniques and protein stabilization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review existing manufacturing processes to determine if changes are needed to improve quality and quantity of products, reduce any variations between lots produced and expand product portfolio.
Make recommendations to manager to improve/enhance processes as needed.
Design and conduct process experiments on manufacturing and pilot scale equipment to determine if/how changes affect product(s) properties.
In accordance with standard operating procedures, provide documentation of all experimental results and present findings to manager and other appropriate staff.
Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

Benefits

comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security.
medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits
401(k) plan with company matching
flexible spending accounts
company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
paid vacation
paid sick leave
paid holidays
paid parental leave
employee assistance program
fitness club membership contribution
pet insurance
identity theft protection
home and auto insurance discounts
optional supplemental life insurance