Sr. Specialist, Aseptic Process Solutions

MSD • De Soto, KS

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Animal Health Our company's Animal Health division is investing $895 million in expanding our manufacturing and research & development facilities in De Soto, Kansas — the state’s largest economic development project to date. Join our teams 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.

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.
• Aseptic Operations
• Aseptic Processing
• Aseptic Technique
• Critical Thinking
• Equipment Designing
• Manufacturing
• Microbiology
• Problem Solving
• Technical Writing

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree