Senior Specialist, Aseptic Process Solutions

Merck•De Soto, KS

11d•$117,000 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Join our company's Animal Health division as an Aseptic Process Solutions, Sr. Specialist and support the Animal Health network in the successful implementation and sustainability of the Aseptic Process Support Program. You will raise Aseptic Robustness at our Animal Health sites and support the development and enhancement of sterile standards. This role is part of a significant investment in expanding manufacturing and research & development facilities in De Soto, Kansas.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Microbiology, Process engineering, Quality/Process management or related discipline AND – 8 years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry working in sterile environments with background in microbiology and sterile process equipment design.
Or – Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Process engineering, Quality/Process management or related discipline AND – 5 years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry working in sterile environments with background in microbiology and sterile process equipment design.
Hands on experience in the development of aseptic programs include media simulation, smoke studies, Clean Room Qualification, Steam-in-Place validation, Environmental Monitoring, etc.
Possess analytical, problem solving, and technical writing skills required to provide quality, microbiological and technical expertise for sterility assurance investigations related to media challenge/sterility failures, product deviations, and contamination control. Must also possess interpersonal skills: coaching and development, performance management, motivation and effective communication.
Ability and experience to think at a global level and be able to develop risk assessments, action plans, and position papers.
Hands on experience in the development and enhancement of sterile standards within the Animal Health environment.

Nice To Haves

Aseptic Operations
Aseptic Processing
Contamination Control
Detail-Oriented
Environmental Monitoring
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Quality Control
Microbiology
Process Improvements
Project Planning

Responsibilities

Support operational leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of aseptic practices within dedicated sites of our Company's Animal Health network
Establish and direct deployment/implementation of proactive measures across our Company's Animal Health Sterile facilities to enhance and sustain aseptic programs
Solve problems on the shop floor with urgency and ownership.
Provide Media Simulation and Sterility Failures Investigation support for selected sites
Provide hands on support in implementation of Aseptic Processing Policies and Standards