Senior Specialist, Engineering

Merck • Durham, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist operates under the guidance of a Director or an Associate Director in the Global Engineering Solutions team supporting Technology Center, Large Molecule Process Engineering. The individual collaborates with other Integrated Project Team (IPT) members (e.g., Project Management, Technology, Maintenance, Automation, Plant Operations and Safety), Engineering Firms and Vendors to progress deliverables. The candidate should have a strong understanding of the line of business, understand MPS principles and how to apply them to design and delivery, implement standard work and be able to lead technical areas and small capital projects from an end to end perspective. Position is project-based, requiring on-site support 5 days per week, for up to 3 years. Flexibility with travel up to 50% and work location is also required based on project need.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years post-bachelor’s degree experience in GMP manufacturing and/or technical support of GMP manufacturing operations (consideration given to advanced degrees)
• Minimum of two years project leadership and/or management
• Written and verbal communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Experience with engineering design, equipment start-up and operation, vendor interface, risk assessment and process safety
• Ability to travel, both domestic and international
• Bachelors Degree or higher in Mechanical, Chemical, BioChem, BioMech, or Computer/Electric Engineering or Applicable Science

Nice To Haves

• Candidates possessing capital management experience or expertise are preferred for this role.
• Ideal candidate will possess superior communication and technical skills, a team player with the ability to work independently.
• We are seeking candidates with outstanding records of achievement and demonstrated leadership abilities, candidates who are analytical and inquisitive about the interrelationships of various components, and perceptive, quick learners committed to making a difference in the pursuit of manufacturing high-quality, market-leading pharmaceutical, biologic and vaccine products.
• Downstream Process Engineering and Bioconjugation.
• Estimating and/or Project Controls experience or expertise
• Capital Management Process Experience
• Experience with equipment life cycle approach including specification, selection, testing & commissioning, troubleshooting and qualification
• Construction Management Experience
• Experience with OEB5 potent compound manufacturing, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs), process safety, and industrial hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Planning, design, and implementation of capital projects including scope generation
• Process & facility design
• Capacity Assessments
• Equipment selection
• Vendor management and interaction
• Factory acceptance testing
• Facility start-up and Commissioning
• Construction support and/or management
• Equipment qualification
• Technology transfer
• Process demonstration

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days
• annual bonus
• long-term incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior