Associate Specialist, Quality Assurance
Merck
August 19, 2026
On-site
West Point, PA
Operations
Targeted start date: Oct/Nov 2026.
Role: Quality Line Oversight Program (QLO) entry-level 2-year program (8-month rotations) at West Point, PA. Direct manufacturing support primarily on the shop floor within Quality Line Oversight; rotates through vaccine filling and packaging departments. 12-hour rotating day/night shifts (~every 9 weeks) with weekend coverage; may include off-shift/off-schedule support.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Quality checks of finished product (visual inspection of vials, syringes, packages)
- Verify appropriate line clearance between batches to prevent product mix-ups
- GMP document/batch record review
Additional Responsibilities:
- Rotational support of Quality Assurance, Quality Operations, and Environmental Monitoring
- Continuous improvement: participate in problem solving and partner with Operations/Technology/other Quality groups (safety, quality, efficiency)
Qualifications / Requirements:
- 0–2 years pharmaceutical industry experience via internships/co-op/other roles (preferred)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Sciences
- Willing to work alternate shifts and weekends
- Strong verbal/written communication; analytical/organizational skills; high integrity
- Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Outlook, Excel)
Preferred:
- 0–2 years cGMP pharmaceutical environment experience
- Lean/Six Sigma tools experience
Application:
Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline stated on posting.
Role: Quality Line Oversight Program (QLO) entry-level 2-year program (8-month rotations) at West Point, PA. Direct manufacturing support primarily on the shop floor within Quality Line Oversight; rotates through vaccine filling and packaging departments. 12-hour rotating day/night shifts (~every 9 weeks) with weekend coverage; may include off-shift/off-schedule support.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Quality checks of finished product (visual inspection of vials, syringes, packages)
- Verify appropriate line clearance between batches to prevent product mix-ups
- GMP document/batch record review
Additional Responsibilities:
- Rotational support of Quality Assurance, Quality Operations, and Environmental Monitoring
- Continuous improvement: participate in problem solving and partner with Operations/Technology/other Quality groups (safety, quality, efficiency)
Qualifications / Requirements:
- 0–2 years pharmaceutical industry experience via internships/co-op/other roles (preferred)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Sciences
- Willing to work alternate shifts and weekends
- Strong verbal/written communication; analytical/organizational skills; high integrity
- Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Outlook, Excel)
Preferred:
- 0–2 years cGMP pharmaceutical environment experience
- Lean/Six Sigma tools experience
Application:
Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline stated on posting.