Merck & Co Hiring for Associate Specialist, Chemist | Quality Control job in Wilson Full Time

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Primary Responsibilities

• Employee must show ability to perform routine assignments and develops competence by performing structured work assignments
• Ability to use existing procedures to perform routine testing
• Requires knowledge and exposure to fundamental laboratory instrumentation, theories, principles, and concepts
• Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others and also seeks advice/information from others when addressing serious business issues that may impact other functions
• Builds and promotes the Team’s effectiveness through actions that demonstrate respect and appreciation for diverse perspectives
• Demonstrates understanding of customer needs, requirements, and expectations
• Seeks new ways to improve services to customers
• Speaks up on tough issues and expresses views and ideas at the right time while actively encouraging Team members to make suggestions and share ideas
• Works to develop new skills and abilities
• Readily accepts performance feedback and incorporates this feedback into future performance
• Assists other Team members, including helping with developmental activities
• Learns to use new problem-solving tools to surface and solve issues
• Applies general knowledge of company business developed through education and past experience
• Ability to interpret our Company Quality Policies, Guidelines and Testing Procedures for daily application
• Understands and applies regulatory/compliance requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and related regulations, and has the ability to interpret those regulations for implementation in the workplace
• Possesses a basic knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures in the Quality Control discipline, including the knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical testing
• Active with developing technical writing capabilities and is able to compile straightforward investigations and procedures, and recommend scientifically sound corrective actions
• Possesses a basic knowledge and ability to operate lab instrumentation required to complete job responsibilities
• Uses existing procedures to perform routine testing
• Ability to independently respond to basic requests for data and trending of data
• Communicates information and asks questions to check for understanding
• Develops small scale presentations and presents to own work Team or small groups with the assistance of others
• Limited decision-making authority and works within technical guidelines/direction to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Accountable for technical contribution to work or project Team

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Required Experience and Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work with others on a team
• Accountability for own actions, and ability to prioritize
• Knowledge of regulatory and current GMP principles

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Operating laboratory equipment:- HPLC, dissolution apparatus, KF, etc.
• Utilizing Empower – Labware/LIMS
• Execution of root cause analysis
• Background in technical writing including but not limited to: updating of standard operating procedures and writing quality notifications
• Knowledge of Tier processes
• Executing 5S principles

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.-

What we look for …

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today.

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Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). -Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Specified

Shift:
1st – Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Requisition ID:R239587