Specialist, Packaging Engineer
Merck
July 01, 2026
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Operations
Packaging Responsibilities:
- Provide input on selection of primary packaging material.
- Determine package images for commercialization; lead shipping distribution strategy and coordinate shipping distribution studies (characterization and qualification testing of robust packaging systems).
- Author packaging specifications for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging; provide information supporting relevant sections of BLA’s, NDA’s, WMA’s, and JNDA’s.
- Interface with Global Packaging Technology Operations and Packaging Site Operations teams, plus external Contract Manufacturing Operations and packaging component suppliers.
Education Minimum Requirement:
- B.S. or higher degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Science; minimum 2 years relevant experience.
Required Experience And Skills:
- Understanding of package development process and engineering principles.
- Strong scientific and risk-based thinking.
- Demonstrated experience building collaborative partnerships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver on timelines.
- Ability to make rapid, disciplined decisions.
Preferred Experience And Skills:
- Experience in new product pharmaceutical and/or biopharmaceutical development packaging.
Required Skills (as listed): Data Analysis; Device Packaging; Engineering Standards; Materials Engineering; Materials Science; New Product Development; Packaging Engineering; Packaging Equipment; Packaging Processes; Packaging Testing; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Process Design; Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Teamwork; Technical Writing; Technology Operations.
Preferred Skills:
- Not specified (application links only).
Benefits / Compensation:
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application Instructions:
- Apply through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via Workday Jobs Hub); application deadline is stated on the posting.
- Provide input on selection of primary packaging material.
- Determine package images for commercialization; lead shipping distribution strategy and coordinate shipping distribution studies (characterization and qualification testing of robust packaging systems).
- Author packaging specifications for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging; provide information supporting relevant sections of BLA’s, NDA’s, WMA’s, and JNDA’s.
- Interface with Global Packaging Technology Operations and Packaging Site Operations teams, plus external Contract Manufacturing Operations and packaging component suppliers.
Education Minimum Requirement:
- B.S. or higher degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Science; minimum 2 years relevant experience.
Required Experience And Skills:
- Understanding of package development process and engineering principles.
- Strong scientific and risk-based thinking.
- Demonstrated experience building collaborative partnerships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver on timelines.
- Ability to make rapid, disciplined decisions.
Preferred Experience And Skills:
- Experience in new product pharmaceutical and/or biopharmaceutical development packaging.
Required Skills (as listed): Data Analysis; Device Packaging; Engineering Standards; Materials Engineering; Materials Science; New Product Development; Packaging Engineering; Packaging Equipment; Packaging Processes; Packaging Testing; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Process Design; Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Teamwork; Technical Writing; Technology Operations.
Preferred Skills:
- Not specified (application links only).
Benefits / Compensation:
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application Instructions:
- Apply through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via Workday Jobs Hub); application deadline is stated on the posting.