Senior Specialist Engineering, Sterile/Liquids (Onsite)
Merck
August 19, 2026
On-site
West Point, PA
Operations
Description – Sr. Specialist, Engineering
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical input on sterile processes from a facility/operational standpoint.
- Provide manufacturing project management oversight and GMP expertise to ensure timely availability of clinical supplies and development batches.
- Serve as the main interface with development scientists for manufacturing sterile liquid clinical and development batches.
- Manage deviations; lead process improvement projects.
- Implement new technologies and support process design.
Qualifications:
- Education (required): Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific field.
- Experience/skills (required):
- 3+ years in a technical or operations support role
- Sterile process manufacturing and/or formulation development
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Project management, analytical problem-solving, cross-functional leadership
- Technical writing (batch documentation, investigations, protocols)
Skills (as stated): Deviation management; batch production records; documentation preparation; equipment qualification; process development/engineering/design; process optimization; process hazard analysis (PHA); analytical/data analysis; problem identification.
Location:
- West Point, PA
Compensation/benefits (if applicable per posting text): Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application instructions:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee). Apply by the posting’s stated deadline (job posting end date: 09/5/2026).
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical input on sterile processes from a facility/operational standpoint.
- Provide manufacturing project management oversight and GMP expertise to ensure timely availability of clinical supplies and development batches.
- Serve as the main interface with development scientists for manufacturing sterile liquid clinical and development batches.
- Manage deviations; lead process improvement projects.
- Implement new technologies and support process design.
Qualifications:
- Education (required): Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific field.
- Experience/skills (required):
- 3+ years in a technical or operations support role
- Sterile process manufacturing and/or formulation development
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Project management, analytical problem-solving, cross-functional leadership
- Technical writing (batch documentation, investigations, protocols)
Skills (as stated): Deviation management; batch production records; documentation preparation; equipment qualification; process development/engineering/design; process optimization; process hazard analysis (PHA); analytical/data analysis; problem identification.
Location:
- West Point, PA
Compensation/benefits (if applicable per posting text): Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application instructions:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee). Apply by the posting’s stated deadline (job posting end date: 09/5/2026).