Associate Specialist, Quality Control
Merck
September 24, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Millsboro, DE)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Quality Control Associate Specialist in animal health, focusing on advanced laboratory and animal testing to support veterinary biological release. Responsibilities include performing virus and bacterial testing, animal husbandry, maintaining GMP and SOP compliance, managing Select Agent Program activities, documentation, and process improvements. Collaboration spans QC, QA, Production, and cross-functional teams. Qualifications: High School diploma with 3+ years or Associateβs degree with 2+ years relevant experience; familiarity with GMP, animal handling, and documentation; strong problem-solving skills. Preferred: knowledge of GMP/GLP, Select Agent regulations, SAP, Reliance systems, root cause analysis. High-value specifics: emphasis on animal-based testing, regulatory compliance, GMP practices, and supporting veterinary biologics. Location: not specified, no travel required.