Job Information
Merck Specialist, Quality in West Point, Pennsylvania
Job Description
Laboratory Technical Services - Microbiology Testing Laboratory
Position Description
Responsible for providing quality and technical support to a team of Laboratory Managers, Data Analysts and Laboratory Technicians. This individual is responsible for ensuring compliance in the laboratory in accordance with cGMPs, and GLPs, international regulations guidelines, and policies/procedures. The position will also be responsible for the direct technical support of the assays performed in the microbiology laboratories. The candidate will lead key projects for Laboratory Operations aimed at elevating the compliance, assay robustness, and performance of the laboratories within their responsibility.
Education Minimum Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Masters degree or higher in microbiology (Preferred), life science, scientific discipline or engineering with a minimum of 1-year relevant experience
Required Experience and Skills:
- experience in GMP Manufacturing environment, Pharmaceutical/Biological Quality, Operational, Technical or Regulatory function supporting manufacturing or testing operations or related industry experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, science related or regulated setting.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience in pharmaceutical laboratory operations or related environment.
Experience working in a microbiological testing environment.
Working knowledge of general laboratory skills and aseptic technique.
Project Management, Change Execution Management and Team Leadership experience in a Quality function.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Demonstrated self-starter with capability to develop innovative solutions to challenges.
Proven analytical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to apply key concepts.
Speaks with courage and candor.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
basic lab chemicals
Job Posting End Date:
01/6/2025
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Requisition ID: R328081