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Description

Merck Sharp & Dohme - where patients come first

Merck Sharp & Dohme Biologics (Ireland) Ltd. is a subsidiary of Merck & Co. Inc., New Jersey, USA, one of the leading healthcare companies in the world.

Located on the periphery of Carlow Town, Merck Sharp & Dohme Biologics (Ireland) Ltd. is our latest Irish facility, joining existing Merck Sharp & Dohme operations in Tipperary and Dublin. The vaccines, biologics and other products we will formulate in our new Carlow facility could ultimately be used by millions of people across the world.

We are now seeking applications from energetic, motivated and innovative people interested in becoming part of this exciting new phase in our global development. Working with likeminded individuals, you will join a growing dynamic team in a newly constructed, contemporary environment. Successful applicants in each of the positions outlined here will make an important contribution to our overall operations in Carlow, Ireland and worldwide.

This role is one of our exciting job opportunities right now:

LSS Black Belt

The Lean Six Sigma IPT Lead is responsible for general coordination of the IPT (Integrated Process Team) Portfolio of projects within the framework of the Merk Production System and Lean methodology framework, including Tier Process management. The holder of this position is also responsible for leading and acting as a Change Agent for implementation of Lean tools (5S, Kanban, VSM, Standardize Work) in the IPT for the Carlow Plant.

Key Responsibilities

* Work with the site LSS Leader, to ensure best practices are shared and lessons learned from other sites are applied in the area.
* Project leader role for specific LSS initiatives (Deep Dive / Expert Kaizen, Blitz Kaizen, 5 S Program) a
* Site ttrainer for the various problem solving (FMEA, Fishbone, 5 Why's) methodology to the site

Key Experience

* Expert in Six Sigma methodology and use of tools including statistical analyses and elaboration of data
* High level of knowledge in field of Lean Manufacturing, (Kaizen Event Coordination, Value Stream Mapping, 7 Waste Elimination, Lean planning tools, 5S workplace organization)
* Knowledge of manufacturing and packaging documentation, change control, qualification and validation process including SOP Systems, Quality Systems, cGMP and regulatory inspection preparation
* 5 years experience in production environment working on productivity/continuous improvement aspects.

Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor Degree in Science or Engineering
* Qualification in Six Sigma methodology (ie Six Sigma Black Belt).

Primary Location
:Ireland

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/IRELAND-LSS-Black-Belt-Job/709769/7097697097692010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSIreland
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

Merck's Biological Sterile Validation Department (BSV), located in West Point, PA, is currently seeking a Training Coordinator. BSV's responsibilities include providing documented evidence that processes are consistent and reliable through challenges against pre-established criteria for all vaccines (worldwide) and sterile pharmaceuticals (West Point).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Responsible for the development and the delivery of training to ~150 direct and contractor/consultant staff members of the Merck, West Point MMD Validation Group
(GVDMS-BSV).
* Act as a resource to various validation teams in achieving their training goals, specifically SOP revisions and updates.
* Develop hands on training courses prior to actual live field work. Train other trainers (SMEs) representing the various platform areas.
* Work with managers/employees/teams in identifying skill gaps to develop and implement individual and group training programs encompassing regulatory, technical, computer, business and leadership skills.
* Responsible for staying abreast of new and changing technology, procedures, and management practices to maintain a highly skilled workforce.
* Work with other site trainers to create and deliver training programs specific to individual groups background and knowledge.
* Supervise and direct project activities. Create and Update "New Employee" manuals and records as needed.
* Update Team intranet website with Training updates & information.
* Prepare staff and follow up on training for Regulatory audit preparation and compliance.
* Validation Group (BSV) System Administrator for the following programs: MELS, TIS, TIS Express, TARS, Cognos, Manager Access and Primivera and/or IsoTrain.
* Develop and/or Update Trainings for: SIP/CIP, CTU, Thermal Equipment (TCs, Flukes, etc).
* Required to attend cGMP and Business Training as Required.

Qualifications

Educational requirements:

* BS/MS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources.
* Industrial training/supervisory experience may be substituted in lieu of formal Organizational Development or Industrial Psychology degree.

Required:

* At least 4 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
* At least 2 years of experience in a training role.
* Knowledge of adult learning theories, needs assessments and competency based training.
* Effective group facilitation and presentation skills.
* Experience in program development & delivery, training documentation & development, script writing, and use of audio-visual equipment.
* In depth knowledge cGMPs, validation, quality, technical and team skills required to perform sitewide tasks.
* Excellent teamwork and leadership skills, a strong quality orientation, good work ethics, and multi-tasking capability. Ideal candidate will be analytical, creative, innovative, confident and influential.
* Ability to lead individuals or groups without direct reporting relationships.

Preferred:

* Experience in the application and teaching of Validation related topics.
* Technical Scientist and/or Engineer that can conduct Validation Studies and is proficient in at least 2 of the following Validation fields: Temperature Mapping (CTU), Process, Sterilization (Dry, Steam, Chemical, Radiation), Cleaning, Methods, Cold Chain, Filters, Container Closure Integrity, Leachanbles/Extractables, Automation (CSV)

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # MAN000440.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:United States

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/UNITED-STATES-Training-Coordinator-Validation-Job/726642/7266427266422010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSUnited States
Description

Opera todos los equipos necesarios para mantener de forma continua las operaciones ambientales, tales como: Sistema de tratamiento de aguas usadas, Sistema de Aguas de Escorrentías, Manejo de solventes, equipos de Incineración, equipos de control de emisiones, entre otros equipos auxiliares, de forma segura y cumpliendo con las regulaciones ambientales y guías operacionales aplicables.

Debe estar certificado por el Departamento de Estado para operar una Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Usadas, Categoría IV.

Qualifications

Grado Asociado y/o Bachillerato en Tecnología de Procesos Químicos Industriales o grado similar.

Al menos un (1) año de experiencia en ambiente de manufactura química y/o farmacéutica, preferible.

Conocimiento básico en el manejo de sustancias peligrosas, regulaciones ambientales y buenas prácticas de manufactura preferible.

Buena comunicación oral y escrita en español e inglés.

Destrezas matemáticas básicas/minímas necesarias.

Conocimiento intermedio en sistemas de computadoras.

Habilidad para trabajar y/o responder efectivamente en situaciones de emergencia

Certificado por el Departamento de Estado para operar una Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Usadas Categoría IV y tener su licencia vigente.

Debe poseer licencia del Estado para Guiar vehículos de motor dado que las áreas operacionales son remotas y debe guiar vehículo de la compañía internamente.

Primary Location
:Puerto Rico

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
:Other (see Work Schedule)]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/PUERTO-RICO-WASTE-TREATMENT-OPERATOR-II-Job/757893/7578937578932010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSPuerto Rico
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

Staff Biologist, Genomics, wanted to explore, evaluate, analyze & integrate genomics and molecular biology resources to help drug discovery and development programs. Specifically, explore, evaluate, collect, maintain and update gene-disease and disease-drug associations and integrate this data with other sources to help target prioritization for drug discovery.

* Identify, curate and generate predicted alternate splicing data; investigate splicing and splicing impact on MRL-important genes by mapping microarray probes and protein domains on splice variants
* Determine expression and functional impact of alternate splicing, including predicted variants
* Provide bioinformatics support for analyzing gene expression on whole transcriptome profiling arrays by mapping Affymetrix Custom/Catalog probes to genome browser
* Provide bioinformatics support for Affymetrix roll out and for the design of novel whole transcriptome profiling array
* Provide product management to alternative splice form resource; design, develop, maintain and update of prototype version of alternate forms website/tool to host and analyze alternative splicing and alternative poly A forms data
* Generate, maintain and provide feature updates for SNP content in the target and gene information system as well as sequencing database within Molecular Informatics
* Maintain and update automated pipelines used to generate Body Atlas datasets to store gene expression data
* Analyze and mine the Alternate forms, sequencing, SNP and conservation data to help in target prioritization
* Evaluate and integrate genome wide association studies data from published papers within internal resources in Merck such as the target and gene information system
* Maintain and update pipelines for handling sets, pathways and other network data from external as well as internal proprietary databases; generate custom same-species/cross-species siRNA/shRNA oligo designs for MRL scientists
* Integrate, maintain and update of collection of reagents for the target and gene information system

Qualifications

Education Required: Masters of Science in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related field with (1) year of experience in the job offered or (1) year of experience with genome analysis and annotation, biological sequence database integration and relational database development. Experience must include creating software tools/systems.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # RES000848.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-MA-Boston

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
:1st]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/BOSTON-Staff-Biologist-Job-MA-02108/758732/7587327587322010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBoston, MA, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork

* In alignment with the goals and strategy of the Oncology franchise, direct and manage a Target ID team in assembling, integrating and synthesizing comprehensive target information to produce refined candidate target gene lists and related information for use by franchise leadership in prioritizing and prosecuting targets.

* Participate with Worldwide Basic Research head in developing strategy for target identification. Direct and manage team members in building comprehensive target discovery databases, and in applying and optimizing cutting edge data mining and analysis methodologies for target identification.

* Analyze, integrate and synthesize data derived from genome-wide synthetic lethality and enhancer screens and present to management

* Screen literature to keep up to date on new developments in the field, and collaborate with External Scientific Affairs to monitor and assess the Target ID competitive landscape. May author major internal publications and publish / present advanced technical papers to external audiences.

* Participate in hypothesis generation for target ID experiments to identify / confirm targets.

* Collaborate with Target ID teams in other franchise areas to ensure synergy and best practices.

BRB

Qualifications

Required:

* Ability to translate franchise objectives and strategy into specific, actionable reseach programs.

* Ability to motivate, lead and coordinate the efforts of team members and collaborate effectively with individuals and groups in other areas.

* Ability to analyze, integrate and synthesize detailed, herogeneous data to produce information for decision-making.

* Strong interpersonal, communications and presentation skills.

* High level knowledge of genome wide target discovery screens, human genetics, molecular profiling, systems biology, and the use of information systems.

* Prior work experience relevant to the Oncology franchise, and high level knowledge of related disease area(s).

w/PhD: 6 + years experience

MD or PhD/MD, DvM/PhD: 3+ years experience

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition #RES000844.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-MA-Boston

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/BOSTON-Target-ID-Oncology-Job-MA-02108/744067/7440677440672010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBoston, MA, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

Under the leadership of the Director of Global Operations, the employee is responsible for leading and implementing sound business operations practices for Merck Research Laboratories-Boston. These responsibilities include but are not limited to long range and short term capital planning, resource planning and allocation, financial analysis, resource implementation

The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the following business practices for MRL Boston:
1. Resource Allocation-lead the tracking and analysis of resources for the site
2. Capacity Planning and Analysis-compilation and analysis of data in order to make operational recommendations
3. Financial Planning-Tracks site expenses and capital budgets for monthly projections across various therapeutic areas
4. Capital Planning-Facilitates the integration of capital business processes, using Merck tools such as the Capital Planning Model. Candidate will also drive the long range capital plan, perform budget planning and analysis, and manage the annual operating plan.
5. Gather and prepare summary data for MRL's long range operating plan (LROP)

Qualifications

Candidate must be able to understand, evaluate, and track and analyze operational objectives against planning and financial metrics. He/she should be proactive in problem solving, have a results oriented mindset, and be process driven.

Strongly preference for candidates with scientific background with relevant biotech/pharmaceutical research operations experience.
Candidates must have a BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering, plus 5 years of relevant experience, or an MBA with 2-4 years applicable experience.
Candidate must have significant project management experience within a matrix environment. Computer skills include expertise in Powerpoint, Excel, and MS Office products.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition #BUS000184.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-MA-Boston

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/BOSTON-Manager,-Business-Integration-Job-MA-02108/739356/7393567393562010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSBoston, MA, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Assessment & Selection function within Merck & Co. Inc. is seeking an I/O Psychologist with 1-3 years of experience to be part of a team providing consulting services to our research, manufacturing, and commercial businesses across the globe.

As Manager of Assessment & Selection, you'll be part of Merck's Global Talent Center of Excellence - a growing function in a world-class company - and you'll be collaborating with very talented and dedicated colleagues in many different areas of the company.

Your primary responsibility will be partnering with HR leaders and divisional line executives to design, implement, and validate assessment and selection systems. In addition, you'll serve as an expert for the company in areas such as selection strategy, assessment tool design, program evaluation and validation, capability assessment, competency modeling, job analysis, developmental assessment tools, and legal compliance of selection and assessment practices.

Some examples of recent projects the Assessment & Selection team has led include:

* Designs selection/assessment strategy to strengthen hiring/promotion procedures and to ensure rigor and fairness in employment decisions.
* Manages multiple projects with competing demands, setting goals, organizing both human and other resources, and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
* Plans and conducts job analyses facilitating roundtable discussions among representative groups of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), conducting interviews, and creating and evaluating questionnaires.
* Determines clients' assessment/selection needs through effective questioning and active listening and proactively influences customers, moving them to understand and implement the correct way of conducting assessment or selection.
* Vendor management: Influences customer decisions regarding selection of vendors to partner with in creating assessment centers, 360 degree feedback tools, and other performance metrics. Manages vendor relationships. Leads project rollout, data analysis, and final summary reports, findings, and recommendations.
* Designs content and criterion-related validity studies that accurately evaluate the efficacy of assessment and selection processes and tools. Partners with employment attorneys and others to ensure legal requirements are met and fairness is established and safeguarded.
* Serves as selection and assessment SME, making presentations, writing papers, and advising business partners and line management on selection and assessment strategies, tools, and processes.
* Partners with recruiting and staffing teams to set strategies and goals for effectively recruiting and selecting talent.

It is truly an exciting time to be working at Merck. The company is currently completing its merger with Schering-Plough and has positioned itself as an industry leader with a robust product pipeline and talented workforce. The new company is much larger, more global, and more diverse. As a result, the demand for assessment of talent has dramatically increased, with new and interesting opportunities for the Assessment & Selection team.

Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related discipline is required.
* One to three years experience managing and implementing large scale selection and assessment projects in Fortune 500 companies.
* Strong understanding of selection & assessment processes, tools, and techniques.
* Strong understanding of validation and evaluation of selection & assessment techniques.
* Thorough knowledge of professional standards and practice in employment testing, measurement, and selection (SIOP, APA Standards, Uniform Guidelines, OFCCP, etc.).
* Superb interpersonal skills; ability to relate to, communicate with, and influence managers and senior executives (e.g., VPs).
* Excellent project management skills.
* Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
* Strong SPSS, data and statistical analysis, research design, and Microsoft Office skills.
* Ability to exhibit good judgment and decision-making under pressure and tight deadlines.
* Persistence in driving ideas and delivering quality solutions and deliverables against aggressive deadlines.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # TAL000100.



Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Other Locations
:US-PA-Upper Gwynedd, US-NJ-Rahway

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:Yes, 10% of the time

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/RAHWAY-Manager,-Assessment-&-Selection-Job-NJ-07065/739361/7393617393612010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSRahway, NJ, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

For Biology majors, these include opportunities in process validation and manufacturing technical areas. Opportunities are also available in analytical, biological, and vaccine development. Projects can include research on assigned problems in the above listed areas, including applied development, problem solving, process / product improvement and laboratory testing in the above listed areas. Many analytical techniques are used, including both in vivo and in vitro methods, to characterize complex biological products and systems

For Chemistry and related majors, these include opportunities in synthetic, organic, analytical, physical chemistry and biochemistry. Projects include chemical laboratory work on assigned problems in the above listed areas, including applied development, problem solving, process / product improvement and laboratory testing in the above listed areas. Techniques that might be applied NMR, HPLC, near IR, immunoassays, wet chemistry techniques, CZE, physical property testing, and other analytical techniques. Course and lab work in instrumental methods is a plus.

Each of these opportunities provides a challenging environment to learn and contribute. The intern will be expected to work in a team environment. Responsibilities will also include the analysis and interpretation of data for problem solving and predictive purposes.

Specific internship openings in MMD are as follows:

* Analytical Development and Commercialization (West Point, PA) performs analytical development and support for new chemical, biological and pharmaceutical processes;
* Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA) is responsible for process implementation, validation and maintenance for biological processes;
* Biological Science & Strategy (Rahway, NJ) is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic protein processes;
* Vaccine Operations (West Point, PA,) is responsible for oversight and continuous improvement for vaccine manufacturing.
* Pharmaceutical Chemistry Manufacturing and Control (West Point, PA, Rahway, NJ, Whitehouse Station, NJ) is a regulatory group that s the applications to the worldwide regulatory authorities to get approval to market Merck's products.

LOCATIONS: West Point, PA; Elkton, VA; Rahway, NJ; Whitehouse Station, NJ

If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possess the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our business, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

This position requires applicant to be currently working toward a Bachelors degree in Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Chemistry or Biochemistry. Must be available for 10 week internship beginning June 2010. Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition #ADM003932

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Other Locations
:US-VA-Elkton, US-NC-Durham, US-PA-West Point, US-NJ-Rahway

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WHITEHOUSE-STATION-Merck-Manufacturing-Science-Intern-Job-NJ-08889/619514/6195146195142010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSRahway, NJ, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

For Biology majors, these include opportunities in process validation and manufacturing technical areas. Opportunities are also available in analytical, biological, and vaccine development. Projects can include research on assigned problems in the above listed areas, including applied development, problem solving, process / product improvement and laboratory testing in the above listed areas. Many analytical techniques are used, including both in vivo and in vitro methods, to characterize complex biological products and systems

For Chemistry and related majors, these include opportunities in synthetic, organic, analytical, physical chemistry and biochemistry. Projects include chemical laboratory work on assigned problems in the above listed areas, including applied development, problem solving, process / product improvement and laboratory testing in the above listed areas. Techniques that might be applied NMR, HPLC, near IR, immunoassays, wet chemistry techniques, CZE, physical property testing, and other analytical techniques. Course and lab work in instrumental methods is a plus.

Each of these opportunities provides a challenging environment to learn and contribute. The intern will be expected to work in a team environment. Responsibilities will also include the analysis and interpretation of data for problem solving and predictive purposes.

Specific internship openings in MMD are as follows:

* Analytical Development and Commercialization (West Point, PA) performs analytical development and support for new chemical, biological and pharmaceutical processes;
* Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA) is responsible for process implementation, validation and maintenance for biological processes;
* Biological Science & Strategy (Rahway, NJ) is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic protein processes;
* Vaccine Operations (West Point, PA,) is responsible for oversight and continuous improvement for vaccine manufacturing.
* Pharmaceutical Chemistry Manufacturing and Control (West Point, PA, Rahway, NJ, Whitehouse Station, NJ) is a regulatory group that s the applications to the worldwide regulatory authorities to get approval to market Merck's products

LOCATIONS: West Point, PA; Elkton, VA; Rahway, NJ; Whitehouse Station, NJ

If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possess the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our business, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

This position requires applicant to be currently working toward a Bachelors degree in Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Chemistry or Biochemistry. Must be available for 10 week internship beginning June 2010. Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition #ADM003942.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Other Locations
:US-VA-Elkton, US-NC-Durham, US-PA-West Point, US-NJ-Rahway

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WHITEHOUSE-STATION-Merck-Manufacturing-Science-Intern-Job-NJ-08889/619515/6195156195152010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSRahway, NJ, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Under the general direction of the Nurse Practitioner/Manager and the medical practice oversight of the Integrated Health Management Physician Consultant, the Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for applying healthcare principles and/or nursing principles to a wide range of health services directed toward promotion of optimum health, prevention and management of work-related injuries and illnesses and acute non-occupational health problems for Merck employees. The successful candidate must demonstrate analytical thinking, customer focus and excellent communication skills. The Nurse Practitioner will be an integral member of the day-to-day operations team in delivering healthcare services onsite.

Primary activities include but are not limited to:

* Utilizes the nursing process as a framework for managing patient care through: assessment of health status, diagnosis, and the development and implementation of appropriate treatment plan.
* Work autonomously and not require a physician be physically present to carry on the clinical duties inclusive of prescription writing. If necessary a physician will be accessible by electronic device at all times for consultative purposes.
* Accurately conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacological agents, patient education, making appropriate referrals to health professional and community agencies. This position will follow the clinical guidelines developed at the jurisdictional level within state collaborative agreement
* Responsible for administering policies and procedures and ensure compliance with Corporate Employee Health guidelines and Federal and State regulations
* Work with Corporate and divisional management, physicians, attorneys, and third party administrators in the facilitation of medical care as well as functionality of Merck employees to ensure they remain healthy and productive
* Assess the need for accommodations of employees that potentially have disabilities through the delivery of programs and policies such as corporate drug and alcohol policy, fitness for duty and certification of absence information

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree required (Nursing).

Required:

* Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse
* Completion of a formal Nurse Practitioner education program with certification of clinical competency
* At least 1 year of full-time consecutive clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner in both episodic medical care and emergency care
* Certification in CPR with AED use

Desired:

* Certification as Occupational Health Nurse
* Supervisory and health promotion experience

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # BEN000103.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NJ-Rahway

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/RAHWAY-Nurse-Practitioner-Job-NJ-07065/746516/7465167465162010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSRahway, NJ, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The projects that you work in can be in one of the following areas:

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, SCALE UP AND LAUNCH

* Work in teams to bring research discoveries to full production scale by applying engineering, biology, chemistry and pharmaceutics skills to bench-scale processes.
* Conceive, develop and implement new processing and manufacturing technologies
* Work with teams to develop processes for new products, using chemically- or biologically- derived products
* Support process development and product development with pilot plant scale up, drug supply preparation and technology transfer to operations groups

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES DESIGN

* Design and build advanced manufacturing plants, laboratory and office facilities
* Involvement with all phases of project management from the first engineering drawing to the last phase of project start up

MANUFACTURING

* Support line production and maintenance operations
* Maintain manufacturing processes at high levels of performance
* Engineer plant site improvements to enhance safety, quality and the environment
* Optimize existing processes to achieve improvements in process quality, yield and efficiency.

LOCATIONS: Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Cokesbury, NJ; Elkton, VA; Durham, NC. Housing is provided for those who qualify.

Specific internship openings in MMD are as follows:

* Center for Material Science & Engineering (West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ) performs analytical evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, and final products to aide in investigation and process improvement evaluations.
* Chemical Process Development & Commercialization (Rahway, NJ) and Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (West Point, PA) groups perform process development and demonstration for new chemical and pharmaceutical processes.
* Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for process implementation, validation and maintenance for biological processes.
* Biological Science & Strategy (Rahway, NJ) is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic protein processes.
* Global Technical Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA) is responsible for continuous improvement of existing processes.
* Global Engineering Services (Cokesbury, NJ with rotations to other sites) is responsible for designing and project management for capital projects.
* Vaccine Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for oversight and continuous improvement for vaccine manufacturing.

If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possess the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our business, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

This position requires applicant to be currently working toward a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (process option), Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. Must be available for 10 week internship beginning June 2010. Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # ADM003868.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Other Locations
:US-VA-Elkton, US-NC-Durham, US-PA-West Point, US-NJ-Rahway, US-NJ-Lebanon

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WHITEHOUSE-STATION-Merck-Manufacturing-Engineering-Intern-Job-NJ-08889/619507/6195076195072010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLebanon, NJ, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The projects that you work in can be in one of the following areas:

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, SCALE UP AND LAUNCH

* Work in teams to bring research discoveries to full production scale by applying engineering, biology, chemistry and pharmaceutics skills to bench-scale processes.
* Conceive, develop and implement new processing and manufacturing technologies
* Work with teams to develop processes for new products, using chemically- or biologically- derived products
* Support process development and product development with pilot plant scale up, drug supply preparation and technology transfer to operations groups

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES DESIGN

* Design and build advanced manufacturing plants, laboratory and office facilities
* Involvement with all phases of project management from the first engineering drawing to the last phase of project start up

MANUFACTURING

* Support line production and maintenance operations
* Maintain manufacturing processes at high levels of performance
* Engineer plant site improvements to enhance safety, quality and the environment
* Optimize existing processes to achieve improvements in process quality, yield and efficiency.

LOCATIONS: Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Cokesbury, NJ; Elkton, VA; Durham, NC. Housing is provided for those who qualify.

Specific internship openings in MMD are as follows:

* Center for Material Science & Engineering (West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ) performs analytical evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, and final products to aide in investigation and process improvement evaluations.
* Chemical Process Development & Commercialization (Rahway, NJ) and Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (West Point, PA) groups perform process development and demonstration for new chemical and pharmaceutical processes.
* Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for process implementation, validation and maintenance for biological processes.
* Biological Science & Strategy (Rahway, NJ) is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic protein processes.
* Global Technical Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA) is responsible for continuous improvement of existing processes.
* Global Engineering Services (Cokesbury, NJ with rotations to other sites) is responsible for designing and project management for capital projects.
* Vaccine Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for oversight and continuous improvement for vaccine manufacturing.

If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possess the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our business, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

This position requires applicant to be currently working toward a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (process option), Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. Must be available for 10 week internship beginning June 2010. Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # ADM003878.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Other Locations
:US-VA-Elkton, US-NC-Durham, US-PA-West Point, US-NJ-Rahway, US-NJ-Lebanon

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WHITEHOUSE-STATION-Merck-Manufacturing-Engineering-Intern-Job-NJ-08889/619508/6195086195082010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLebanon, NJ, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The projects that you work in can be in one of the following areas:

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, SCALE UP AND LAUNCH

* Work in teams to bring research discoveries to full production scale by applying engineering, biology, chemistry and pharmaceutics skills to bench-scale processes.
* Conceive, develop and implement new processing and manufacturing technologies
* Work with teams to develop processes for new products, using chemically- or biologically- derived products
* Support process development and product development with pilot plant scale up, drug supply preparation and technology transfer to operations groups

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES DESIGN

* Design and build advanced manufacturing plants, laboratory and office facilities
* Involvement with all phases of project management from the first engineering drawing to the last phase of project start up

MANUFACTURING

* Support line production and maintenance operations
* Maintain manufacturing processes at high levels of performance
* Engineer plant site improvements to enhance safety, quality and the environment
* Optimize existing processes to achieve improvements in process quality, yield and efficiency.

LOCATIONS: Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Cokesbury, NJ; Elkton, VA; Durham, NC. Housing is provided for those who qualify.

Specific internship openings in MMD are as follows:

* Center for Material Science & Engineering (West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ) performs analytical evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, and final products to aide in investigation and process improvement evaluations.
* Chemical Process Development & Commercialization (Rahway, NJ) and Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (West Point, PA) groups perform process development and demonstration for new chemical and pharmaceutical processes.
* Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for process implementation, validation and maintenance for biological processes.
* Biological Science & Strategy (Rahway, NJ) is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic protein processes.
* Global Technical Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA) is responsible for continuous improvement of existing processes.
* Global Engineering Services (Cokesbury, NJ with rotations to other sites) is responsible for designing and project management for capital projects.
* Vaccine Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for oversight and continuous improvement for vaccine manufacturing.

If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possess the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our business, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

This position requires applicant to be currently working toward a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (process option), Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. Must be available for 10 week internship beginning June 2010. Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # ADM003898.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Other Locations
:US-NC-Durham, US-VA-Elkton, US-PA-West Point, US-NJ-Rahway, US-NJ-Lebanon

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WHITEHOUSE-STATION-Merck-Manufacturing-Engineering-Intern-Job-NJ-08889/619510/6195106195102010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLebanon, NJ, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The projects that you work in can be in one of the following areas:

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, SCALE UP AND LAUNCH

* Work in teams to bring research discoveries to full production scale by applying engineering, biology, chemistry and pharmaceutics skills to bench-scale processes.
* Conceive, develop and implement new processing and manufacturing technologies
* Work with teams to develop processes for new products, using chemically- or biologically- derived products
* Support process development and product development with pilot plant scale up, drug supply preparation and technology transfer to operations groups

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES DESIGN

* Design and build advanced manufacturing plants, laboratory and office facilities
* Involvement with all phases of project management from the first engineering drawing to the last phase of project start up

MANUFACTURING

* Support line production and maintenance operations
* Maintain manufacturing processes at high levels of performance
* Engineer plant site improvements to enhance safety, quality and the environment
* Optimize existing processes to achieve improvements in process quality, yield and efficiency.

LOCATIONS: Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Cokesbury, NJ; Elkton, VA; Durham, NC. Housing is provided for those who qualify.

Specific internship openings in MMD are as follows:

* Center for Material Science & Engineering (West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ) performs analytical evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, and final products to aide in investigation and process improvement evaluations.
* Chemical Process Development & Commercialization (Rahway, NJ) and Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (West Point, PA) groups perform process development and demonstration for new chemical and pharmaceutical processes.
* Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for process implementation, validation and maintenance for biological processes.
* Biological Science & Strategy (Rahway, NJ) is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic protein processes.
* Global Technical Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA) is responsible for continuous improvement of existing processes.
* Global Engineering Services (Cokesbury, NJ with rotations to other sites) is responsible for designing and project management for capital projects.
* Vaccine Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for oversight and continuous improvement for vaccine manufacturing.

If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possess the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our business, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

This position requires applicant to be currently working toward a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (process option), Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. Must be available for 10 week internship beginning June 2010. Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # ADM003908.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Other Locations
:US-NC-Durham, US-VA-Elkton, US-NJ-Rahway, US-PA-West Point, US-NJ-Lebanon

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WHITEHOUSE-STATION-Merck-Manufacturing-Engineering-Intern-Job-NJ-08889/619511/6195116195112010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLebanon, NJ, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The projects that you work in can be in one of the following areas:

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, SCALE UP AND LAUNCH

* Work in teams to bring research discoveries to full production scale by applying engineering, biology, chemistry and pharmaceutics skills to bench-scale processes.
* Conceive, develop and implement new processing and manufacturing technologies
* Work with teams to develop processes for new products, using chemically- or biologically- derived products
* Support process development and product development with pilot plant scale up, drug supply preparation and technology transfer to operations groups

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES DESIGN

* Design and build advanced manufacturing plants, laboratory and office facilities
* Involvement with all phases of project management from the first engineering drawing to the last phase of project start up

MANUFACTURING

* Support line production and maintenance operations
* Maintain manufacturing processes at high levels of performance
* Engineer plant site improvements to enhance safety, quality and the environment
* Optimize existing processes to achieve improvements in process quality, yield and efficiency.

LOCATIONS: Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Cokesbury, NJ; Elkton, VA; Durham, NC. Housing is provided for those who qualify.

Specific internship openings in MMD are as follows:

* Center for Material Science & Engineering (West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ) performs analytical evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, and final products to aide in investigation and process improvement evaluations.
* Chemical Process Development & Commercialization (Rahway, NJ) and Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (West Point, PA) groups perform process development and demonstration for new chemical and pharmaceutical processes.
* Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for process implementation, validation and maintenance for biological processes.
* Biological Science & Strategy (Rahway, NJ) is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic protein processes.
* Global Technical Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA) is responsible for continuous improvement of existing processes.
* Global Engineering Services (Cokesbury, NJ with rotations to other sites) is responsible for designing and project management for capital projects.
* Vaccine Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for oversight and continuous improvement for vaccine manufacturing.

If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possess the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our business, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

This position requires applicant to be currently working toward a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (process option), Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. Must be available for 10 week internship beginning June 2010. Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # ADM003918.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Other Locations
:US-NC-Durham, US-VA-Elkton, US-NJ-Rahway, US-PA-West Point, US-NJ-Lebanon

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WHITEHOUSE-STATION-Merck-Manufacturing-Engineering-Intern-Job-NJ-08889/619512/6195126195122010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSLebanon, NJ, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The projects that you work in can be in one of the following areas:

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, SCALE UP AND LAUNCH

* Work in teams to bring research discoveries to full production scale by applying engineering, biology, chemistry and pharmaceutics skills to bench-scale processes.
* Conceive, develop and implement new processing and manufacturing technologies
* Work with teams to develop processes for new products, using chemically- or biologically- derived products
* Support process development and product development with pilot plant scale up, drug supply preparation and technology transfer to operations groups

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES DESIGN

* Design and build advanced manufacturing plants, laboratory and office facilities
* Involvement with all phases of project management from the first engineering drawing to the last phase of project start up

MANUFACTURING

* Support line production and maintenance operations
* Maintain manufacturing processes at high levels of performance
* Engineer plant site improvements to enhance safety, quality and the environment
* Optimize existing processes to achieve improvements in process quality, yield and efficiency.

LOCATIONS: Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Cokesbury, NJ; Elkton, VA; Durham, NC. Housing is provided for those who qualify.

Specific internship openings in MMD are as follows:

* Center for Material Science & Engineering (West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ) performs analytical evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, and final products to aide in investigation and process improvement evaluations.
* Chemical Process Development & Commercialization (Rahway, NJ) and Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (West Point, PA) groups perform process development and demonstration for new chemical and pharmaceutical processes.
* Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for process implementation, validation and maintenance for biological processes.
* Biological Science & Strategy (Rahway, NJ) is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic protein processes.
* Global Technical Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA) is responsible for continuous improvement of existing processes.
* Global Engineering Services (Cokesbury, NJ with rotations to other sites) is responsible for designing and project management for capital projects.
* Vaccine Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for oversight and continuous improvement for vaccine manufacturing.

If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possess the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our business, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

This position requires applicant to be currently working toward a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (process option), Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. Must be available for 10 week internship beginning June 2010. Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Other Locations
:US-NC-Durham, US-VA-Elkton, US-NJ-Rahway, US-PA-West Point, US-NJ-Lebanon

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
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Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The projects that you work in can be in one of the following areas:

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT, SCALE UP AND LAUNCH

* Work in teams to bring research discoveries to full production scale by applying engineering, biology, chemistry and pharmaceutics skills to bench-scale processes.
* Conceive, develop and implement new processing and manufacturing technologies.
* Work with teams to develop processes for new products, using chemically- or biologically- derived products.
* Support process development and product development with pilot plant scale up, drug supply preparation and technology transfer to operations groups.

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES DESIGN

* Design and build advanced manufacturing plants, laboratory and office facilities.
* Involvement with all phases of project management from the first engineering drawing to the last phase of project start up.

MANUFACTURING

* Support line production and maintenance operations.
* Maintain manufacturing processes at high levels of performance.
* Engineer plant site improvements to enhance safety, quality and the environment.
* Optimize existing processes to achieve improvements in process quality, yield and efficiency.

STATISTICS

* Researching possible statistical approaches.
* Implementing the best approach in software and reporting on the results.
* Work with staff members on on-going consulting projects.

LOCATIONS:

* Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; Cokesbury, NJ; Elkton, VA; Durham, NC

Specific internship openings in MMD are as follows:

* Center for Material Science & Engineering (West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ) performs analytical evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, and final products to aide in investigation and process improvement evaluations
* Center for Mathematical Science (West Point, PA) performs statistical analysis of current process and process improvements across Merck;
* Chemical Process Development & Commercialization (Rahway, NJ) and Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (West Point, PA) groups perform process development and demonstration for new chemical and pharmaceutical processes;
* Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for process implementation, validation and maintenance for biological processes;
* Biological Science & Strategy (Rahway, NJ) is responsible for the development and implementation of therapeutic protein processes;
* Global Technical Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA) is responsible for continuous improvement of existing processes.
* Global Engineering Services (Cokesbury, NJ with rotations to other sites) is responsible for designing and project management for capital projects;
* Vaccine Operations (West Point, PA, Elkton, VA, Durham, NC) is responsible for oversight and continuous improvement for vaccine manufacturing.

If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possess the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our business, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

This position requires applicant to be currently working toward a working toward graduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, BioMedical Engineering (process option), Statistics or related field. Must be available for 10 week internship beginning June 2010. Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Other Locations
:US-NC-Durham, US-VA-Elkton, US-NJ-Rahway, US-PA-West Point, US-NJ-Lebanon

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
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Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Merck Sigma & PRO organization contributes to Merck's success by creating competitive advantage through strategic business alignment by driving worldwide efficiencies and excellence. The Merck Sigma and PRO group provides leadership for business solutions that support Merck's Global Services division including Shared Business Services, Information Technology solutions and delivery, Facilities Management, and Merck Sigma and Business Operations.

The incumbent will be responsible for the coordination of a variety of Strategy and Business management-related project management tasks. The candidate will conduct research, analyze and review data, and recommend actions from various reports or statistics.

Assist with management of various projects linked to strategy execution/alignment and management of business operations. Work with other areas in Global Services as needed. (The work will require handling of multiple tasks and an understanding of related technologies.)

Assist with collecting and analyzing benchmarking data and creating deliverables for new Global Services benchmarking services.

Assist with strategic communications planning and executing associated deliverables. May work with 3rd party vendors in the process of completing these assignments.

Assist with analysis of a wide variety of business issues that will result in identifying of overall improvement opportunities. Gather data from various internal and external sources

Qualifications

Good planning/project management skills, follow-up/tracking, interpersonal skills; proficient oral and written communications skills; desire to work in a team environment; ability to adapt to new technologies, business (situations), ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment, and ability to solve problems by creative application of new and existing technology, processes and information.

Computer proficiency with various presentation and data management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of change models and communication planning is a plus.

Must have a bachelor's degree completed by June 30, 2010 and ideally some experience with working on projects in a professional work evnironment and working across departments to accomplish work.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Employee Status
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Number of Openings
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Manager/Sr Manager/Associate Director/Director, Promotion Optimization

The Mgr/Dir, Promotion Optimization works in a team environment to define strategies, design models, implement data-driven solutions and communicate results supporting sales force planning activities that include the following:

1. The determination of optimal sales force size and structure supporting current and New commercial model deployments
2. The determination of optimal allocation of promotional resources across products
3. Development, maintenance and ongoing enhancements of multi channel optimization tool.
4. The generation of recommendations for applying operations research and advanced statistical methods for various business problems

The role also includes the following:

* Interacts closely with management in Sales, Operations and Marketing.
* Supports management from both the marketing and sales views to help shape field sales strategy and implement resultant business decisions
* Helps to define strategies and implement data-driven sales force plans including the following:
*
Development of Tools and processes in sizing and structuring sales resources for portfolio and specialty sales organizations

*
Strong knowledge of developing analytical decision support systems

*
Supervises the on-going development and utilization of an integrated field sales force planning system, multi channel DSS system that can be used by both sales and marketing management for scenario analysis.

*
Active participation in the development and routine use of optimization and simulation models for various business problems.

This position demands the ability to utilize analytical techniques to solve business problems, leadership skills to advocate improved sales management practices to Global Pharmaceutical management, strong project management skills, ability to use offshore resources in managing peak workload situations and effective communication skills to convey technical concepts to business customers will be required.

Qualifications

Education:

* Masters degree in a quantitative field required
* Masters degree in Operations Research desired

Required:

* 3 years of experience in applying Operations research methods in the Pharmaceutical Industry
* Knowledge of other analytical techniques with a strong business acumen
* Minimum of 5 years experience in project and staff management
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry applying Quantitative methods in Sales and Marketing
* Minimum of 3 years experience managing internal resources, external vendors, contractors, SAS programmers and offshore resources

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Employee Status
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Number of Openings
:1

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Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

Position Overview

Global Vaccine Technology and Engineering- SPTE is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide technical support for investigation of manufacturing atypical events occurring during the manufacture of liquid vaccine and sterile pharmaceutical products. Specifically will lead the investigation of atypical events to determine root cause, will develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence, and will assess the impact of the deviation on product quality. Technical leadership will be required to ensure that product and process understanding is sufficient to investigate deviations, that investigations are technically sound and meet quality expectations, and that corrective actions are effective.

Primary Activities include, but are not limited to the following:

* Investigation of deviations (both minor and major), with key responsibilities to interface with their coordinator (direct manager), GVTE-Sterile Process Technology & Engineering, and Quality Approvers.
* Managing the investigations to key timing commitments, with well-investigated and well-documented Atypical Process Reports.
* Work with the Technology and Quality Approvers to determine the breadth and scope of the investigation to drill to the appropriate root cause, implement corrective actions, complete trending analysis, and determine product disposition.
* Foster a collaborative relationship with operations focused on high quality investigations, meaningful corrective actions and reducing the APR generation rate. Determines appropriate Corrective Actions to prevent reoccurrence of deviation. Ensures corrective actions are effective.
* Support achieving atypical metrics for liquid products and process deviations. These metrics include but are not limited to atypical cycle time, number of atypical interims, atypical quality, and number of open atypicals.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

* B.S./M.S. degree in appropriate engineering/scientific field.

Required skills and Experience:

* Minimum 3/4 -year's post-Bachelors degree experience in Chemical, Mechanical, or Bio-Engineering, Biological Sciences, or related disciplines.
* More than 1-2 years post-bachelors degree experience in technical development or other engineering/scientific functions (can be obtained through a combination of post-graduate education and work related experience).
* Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills, experience managing and motivating teams, excellent analytical abilities, proven written and verbal communication skills.
* Proven technical and analytical skills as demonstrated by personally solving OR providing hands-on leadership in solving complex investigations or process development issues.
* Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Particularly: sound technical writing ability and skills in running effective meetings.

Preferred experience and skills:

* Aseptic processing experience.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Staff Engineer (Investigator) will be responsible for investigating atypical events to determine root cause, will develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence, and will assess the impact of the deviation on product quality. Areas of focus will include cell culture-based processing, virus expression and/or downstream filtration operations.

Primary Activities include, but are not limited to the following:

* Responsible for investigation of deviations (both minor and major), with key responsibilities to interface with their Coordinator (direct manager), Viral Vaccine Manufacturing, Global Vaccines Technology & Engineering and Quality Approvers.
* Responsible for managing the investigations to key timing commitments, with well-investigated and well-documented Atypical Process Reports.
* Works with key groups to identify effective corrective and/or preventative actions based on individual investigations and/or deviation trends.
* Owns achieving atypical metrics for viral vaccine manufacturing. These metrics include but are not limited to atypical cycle time, number of atypical interims, atypical quality, and number of open atypicals.
* Support Real-Time Problem-Solving to support appropriate root cause assessment and to drive deviation reductions within manufacturing.

NOTE: To support manufacturing schedules, coverage may be required on off-shift and/or weekend timeframes.

Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement:

Minimum of B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Bio-Engineering, Biology, or related disciplines

Required Experience and Skills:

At least 2 years post-bachelors degree experience in technical development or other engineering/scientific functions (can be obtained through a combination of post-graduate education and work related experience.)

Desired Experience and Skills:

Strong technical problem-solving abilities; Proven written and verbal communication skills. Strong collaboration skills. Previous experience in deviation investigation and regulatory inspection support would be desirable.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Director, Corporate Responsibility is responsible for the development of key outreach/communications materials for influential audiences related to Corporate Responsibility (CR) generally, Merck's access and global health programs, Merck's policy positions, and philanthropic efforts to ensure consistency in messaging and content.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Development of Merck's annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report including content, key performance indicators and related communications materials.
* Also provides support to Merck's regional and divisional offices in leveraging Merck's CR report and related materials and in the development of appropriate local CR approaches/strategies.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree required

Required:

* At least 8 years relevant work experience in communications, public relations, health policy or public health and working in/managing corporate responsibility issues or functions.
* Thorough, broad and in-depth understanding of, and practical experience in, CR and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.
* Demonstrated ability to develop articulate, content-rich, and innovative outreach materials across a wide range of issues/formats/media/geographies (i.e., globally and locally relevant) that are specific/targeted to influential audiences.
* Ability to identify opportunities to leverage and capitalize on opportunities to advance/leverage Merck's activities and CR/policy/philanthropic messages.
* Project management and negotiation/consensus-building skills required.

Desired:

* Masters Degree or Advanced Degree preferred
*
Degree specializing in communications, public relations, public health

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Primary Location
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Other Locations
:US-PA-Upper Gwynedd, US-NJ-Rahway, US-PA-West Point

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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Director Level Account Manager is the single point of accountability for IT to the Vaccines Research and Development functions within Merck Research Laboratories (MRL). Establishes and maintains business relationships with internal and external clients. Develops portfolio of IT programs and projects to meet the business needs of the clients. Ensures that IT initiatives are met in a timely manner and within budget. Maximizes the value from portfolio to ensure that IT shapes and enables the business initiatives that drive the business strategy. The incumbent will work with the managers within the department to ensure that IT has a role within all major strategic change initiatives and that the value of IT consultancy is recognized by the business leaders.

Must be familiar with Vaccines Research and Development, scale-up and/or manufacturing information systems, work practices, and procedures. Also is responsible for ensuring business, portfolio, and external connectivity solutions meet Vaccines R&D needs. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of a team of Program managers and business analysts. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

* Accountable for the development of the IT Strategy for Vaccines Research and Development business to ensure the maximum impact and return on investment. Responsible for development of information systems architecture in collaboration with relevant business and solutions architects.
* Accountable for realization of project, business, cost and schedule objectives for major projects
* Establishes strong relationships with business partners in Vaccines R&D and senior MRL IT and Global Technology Services leaders.
* Responsible for management of business initiatives involving significant business process change, impact and information technology solutions; responsible for managing ongoing improvements to business capabilities as business processes and technologies evolve.
* Accountable for IT solution execution; responsible for working with the program managers to ensure coordination; ensures that the correct supply-side and architecture staff is made available to support the project.
* Accountable for the development of business cases, securing the approval and resources required to pursue the development of new capabilities, manage the development of requirement specifications related to new capabilities and guide the efforts of project teams chartered to implement these same capabilities.
* Uses and sponsors Sigma methodologies to develop process improvements and value realization as necessary.
* Accountable for ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Position can be located in our Rahway or Union, NJ or West Point, PA site.

Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement: Bachelors Degree required. A concentration in relevant Science or Engineering, related field preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

* A minimum 8 years experience in an IT leadership role.
* A minimum 5 years experience in information technology program management and/or business analysis.
* Demonstrated skills in team-building, people management and people development required.
* Experience with research and development information systems for screening, analytical development, lab automation and LIMS, data historians and analysis, pilot plant automation and execution systems.
* Demonstrated successful management of financial, quality and schedule goals are required.
* Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to operate well in a matrix environment; team player.
* Keenly developed business partnering and collaboration skills, adept at establishing and sustaining effective working relationships, both within and between departments.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

* Black Belt or Green Belt certified Sigma/LEAN operational excellence experience preferred.
* Experience with Biologics or vaccines process development, scale-up and manufacturing related roles preferred.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Travel
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Number of Openings
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Reporting to the Vice President, Global Biologics Quality Operations & West Point Transformation Leader, this position will be accountable for organizing and leading critical initiatives and organizations with cross functional leaders who will be responsible for the development and execution of a West Point manufacturing transformation plan.

Leadership Team: This position will interface with the West Point Leadership Team and will actively support and participate in decisions made by this body.

Management Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for providing direction to a cross functional group of leaders with expertise in operations, quality, vaccine technology and engineering, human resources, change management, communications and operational excellence.

Integration & Transformation: The position will be responsible for ensuring the site initiatives and enabling systems are integrated, positioned and resourced to support the successful transformation of the site. This position will work to outline a path forward for the site that will affect transformational change throughout the organization and global vaccine network.

Business Process Execution: This plan will include an end to end analysis of the site to determine enabling structure, processes and systems which will be needed to ensure success of the organization in terms of compliance, supply, process execution and financial impact.

Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Science or a related field.

Experience:

* Ten (10) or more years of work experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a strongly related, regulated industry, preferably in Operations, Quality or related functions.
* Experience with manufacturing operations in the pharmaceutical industry.
* Experience with Change Execution Methodology, and training methodologies/approaches.
* Demonstration of strong leadership skills as defined by the Merck Leadership Standards.

Preferred:

* Experience in facilitating transformational efforts which produced tangible business results.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Project Scientist will be esponsible for the design and execution of developmental and investigational programs within Laboratory Operations - Microbiology. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Improving, maintaining, troubleshooting, and transferring assays and/or instruments in support of in-line biological and sterile products.
* Supporting Laboratory Operations by investigating atypical events, out-of-trend results, and test failures associated with product manufacture, release testing, and stability testing.
* Improving laboratory quality and/or efficiency of assays
* Supporting regulatory inspections
* Training Laboratory Operations supervisors and/or technicians

Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in an appropriate biological science, chemistry, or engineering field

Experience:

* 3 years of post-degree laboratory experience relevant to the position, including general microbiology techniques
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Leadership and teamwork competencies

Preferred:

* A background including analytical troubleshooting, assay method improvement and validation, statistics and cGMP regulations

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Scientist will be esponsible for the design and execution of developmental and investigational programs within Laboratory Operations - Microbiology. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Improving, maintaining, troubleshooting, and transferring assays and/or instruments in support of in-line biological and sterile products.
* Supporting Laboratory Operations by investigating atypical events, out-of-trend results, and test failures associated with product manufacture, release testing, and stability testing.
* Improving laboratory quality and/or efficiency of assays
* Supporting regulatory inspections
* Training Laboratory Operations supervisors and/or technicians

Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in an appropriate biological science, chemistry, or engineering field required

Experience:

* At least 1 year of post-degree laboratory experience relevant to the position, including general microbiology techniques is a requirement for this position
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Leadership and teamwork competencies

Preferred:

* A background including analytical troubleshooting, assay method improvement and validation, statistics and cGMP regulations

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Laboratory Supervisor, acting under the general direction of the Lead Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Area Head or Laboratory Manager, is responsible for providing guidance and supervision to hourly Union employees in completing testing or testing support activities. Using teamwork and good communication skills, you will administer personnel policies, the local labor agreement applicable to the hourly employees, and OSHA and Company safety procedures, and you also may be responsible for providing general guidance to Associate Laboratory Supervisor(s). These responsibilities include the coordination and scheduling of work based on department priorities, motivation, training, and problem resolution for subordinates, and you will assist with the interviewing and the hiring process of new employees. In addition, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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Evaluating data generated and recommending acceptance or rejection of sampled materials on the basis of established specifications.

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Ensuring the area adheres to cGMP's, approved procedures and safety and environmental standards while operating within the established profit plan.

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Activities involved in conducting tests and/or assaying of raw material, intermediates or finished products, including maintaining knowledge in the analytical techniques of your area of responsibility. Technologies include any which may be employed in the disciplines of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Virology or other Biological Sciences.

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Developing and updating departmental procedures including Control Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and Process Specific Training Modules.

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Training personnel to ensure employees are competent and qualified to perform duties while complying with departmental policies and procedures.

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Developing methods for evaluating results and monitoring testing equipment and working conditions to ensure that the laboratory is operating properly; troubleshooting and attempting to correct malfunctions or securing proper service along with ensuring that preventative maintenance programs are implemented.

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Critically evaluating data generated and recommending acceptance or rejection of sample materials based on established procedures and specification.

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Performing laboratory work accurately and on a timely basis.

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Proper recording of test results and related data and performing necessary calculations in a manner consistent with cGMP's.

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Maintaining records, developing productivity improvement plans, maintaining adequate inventories of supplies, training records, tracking functions such as controlled worksheets, Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA's), atypical reports and special projects.

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Providing technical assistance and cooperating with Merck Manufacturing Division (MMD) support departments as required to resolve technical problems. Evaluating newly proposed methods or techniques and recommending purchasing of new equipment

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May perform release testing as defined/required by functional responsibilities.

Please note that you may be required to handle BSL-2 microorganisms.

Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or an associated scientific field.

Required:

* Relevant laboratory, manufacturing or quality control experience; with a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 3 years is required; with an M.S., the requirement is a minimum of 2 years of such experience.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to work in team settings
* Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
* Demonstrated ability or aptitude for continuous learning and analytical problem solving.

Preferred:

* Microbiology skills.
* Experience managing the work of others.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


As a member of the Engineering/Maintenance/Utility Department, the primary role of the Reliability Engineer is to provide and/or improve asset reliability and capacity of manufacturing process and utility equipment in a Pharmaceutical/Vaccine manufacturing facility. Through analysis of equipment history, process data, and Failure Modes Effect Analysis, the Reliability Engineer is responsible for the correction of equipment problems causing repetitive failures.

Job responsibilities including but not limited to......

* Ensure equipment is maintained in compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
* Define, design, develop, monitor and refine the preventive/predictive maintenance processes and precision maintenance techniques.
* Perform root cause failure analysis on equipment failures and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
* Support thePlanner/Scheduler to develop technically complex work procedures.
* Serve as technical liaison for capital projects to ensure reliability, maintainability and operability of installed equipment.
* Monitor the performance of maintenance metrics, investigate variance from targets and implement action items to improve performance.
* Support all aspects of process change control (evaluation, approval, communication, planning scheduling, validation and project documentation, auditing, training, implementation).
* Provide technical support for production area quality deviation investigations, and
* Execute activities to meet production targets, product and maintenance cost reduction targets.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or four years Engineering Technology degree.

Requirements:

* Minimum ten years experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, petro-chemical, or similar industries.
* Working knowledge of cGMP for pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Computerized Management Maintenance Systems (SAP), and CMRP certification.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Under the direction of a Team Lead or Manager, the Project Biologist will be responsible for review and evaluation of routine and per process environmental monitoring (EM) sampling of classified areas and utilities. In this position, you will be responsible to:

* Monitor environmental performance against specifications within classified areas.
* Oversee media challenge program for processing areas.
* Investigate environmental excursions within classified areas focusing on root cause and protect impact.
* Provide environmental support to manufacturing and testing areas as needed draft / revise SOP's.
* Maintain / approve Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) data.
* Train employees.
* Author protocols for various special studies.
* Adhere to SOP's, cGMP's and safety procedures.

Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering area.
* Microbiology or Biology is preferred. Candidates with a BS in Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmacy, or equivalent will be considered with relevant experience in environmental monitoring, laboratory operations, or sterile / vaccine production setting.

Required:

* Two or more years of relevant work experience in a laboratory or manufacturing position.
* Excellent teamwork and communications skills, both written and verbal.
* Detail orientation.
* Ability to effectively work and organize workload in a dynamic group.
* Must be highly motivated, able to evaluate emerging priorties, and flexible in changing work assignments.

Preferred:

* Experience with technical or investigative writing.
* Aseptic skills.
* Coursework in Microbiology.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (PCT) is responsible for commercialization of new pharmaceutical processes from Phase IIb through launch and transfer to supply. Activities include process development, scale-up and optimization, interfacing with network of facilities for product manufacturing and subsequent optimization, validation and filing documentation, and transfer to supply network.

Reporting to a Director or Manager of PCT, the person in this role will have the opportunity to:

* Perform product and process development of solid pharmaceutical products.
* Participate in project teams or working group member representing PCT for project implementation.
* Develop robust and scalable manufacturing processes while minimizing time to product launch.
* Identify and implement process improvements to reduce overall product cost structure (eg. Product cost, cycle time).
* Prepare material for clinical trials through launch by collaborating with internal and external network of pilot plant and manufacturing facilities.
* Design and execute validation lots and develop appropriate regulatory filing documents.
* Develop and maintain process / product knowledge and subsequent transfer to long term product supply network.
* Evaluate & develop new technologies related to pharmaceutical processing.
* Travel to research and manufacturing/installation/demonstration sites as required.
* Learn new skills while developing your career.

Qualifications

Education:

* BS, MS or PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering/Science or Pharmaceutics.

Required:

* A minimum of 8 years post-bachelors degree experience in Manufacturing, Process Development, or acceptable related experience (Ph.D., 4 years or more experience required).
* Strong Chemical Engineering skills with a desire to perform hands-on work including design and execution of experiments at various scales (lab/ pilot plant etc).

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Part of the Global Vaccine Technology & Engineering (GVTE) organization, Viral Vaccine Technology & Engineering (VVTE) is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Process Engineer.

The Process Engineer/Investigator will be responsible for investigating atypical events to determine root cause, will develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence, and will assess the impact of the deviation on product quality. Areas of focus will include cell culture-based processing, virus expression and/or downstream filtration operations.

Primary Activities include, but are not limited to the following:

* Responsible for investigation of deviations (both minor and major), with key responsibilities to interface with their Coordinator (direct manager), Viral Vaccine Manufacturing, Global Vaccines Technology & Engineering and Quality Approvers.
* Responsible for managing the investigations to key timing commitments, with well-investigated and well-documented Atypical Process Reports.
* Work with key groups to identify effective corrective and/or preventative actions based on individual investigations and/or deviation trends.
* Own achieving atypical metrics for viral vaccine manufacturing. These metrics include but are not limited to atypical cycle time, number of atypical interims, atypical quality, and number of open atypicals.
* Support Real-Time Problem-Solving to support appropriate root cause assessment and to drive deviation reductions within manufacturing.

NOTE: To support manufacturing schedules, coverage may be required on off-shift and/or weekend timeframe.

Qualifications

Education:
* B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Bio-Engineering, Biology, or related disciplines.

Required:

* At least 5 years post-bachelors degree experience in technical development or other engineering/scientific functions (can be obtained through a combination of post-graduate education and work related experience).

Preferred:

* Strong technical problem-solving abilities.
* Proven written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong collaboration skills.
* Previous experience in deviation investigation and regulatory inspection support.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Position Overview

* Report to and receive supervision from Technical Advisor.
* On routine process operations, is guided by standard procedures.
* Confer with operations' personnel in resolving atypical events.
* Maintain systems to monitor process performance.
* Assist in troubleshooting process control difficulties related to safety, quality, environmental compliance, and cost control.
* Carry out projects that may involve facilities, equipment, quality improvements or processes based on specific guidance from Technical Advisor.
* Actively support productivity improvement program and resolution of atypical events.
* Maintain a high level of knowledge and may coordinate safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and environment compliance programs.
* Assist in scheduling of audits for the department.
* Summarize project progress, delays, or additional opportunities in reports. Frequently communicates with Technical Advisor about status of projects or assignments.
* Provide supervisory coverage when required.
* Assist in the training of hourly employees.
* Promote open communications and team work in work area.

Qualifications

Educational requirement:

* BS degree in Engineering or Science.

Required Experience and Skills:

* One to three years of manufacturing or staff support experience or equivalent.
* Strong analytical skills, leadership and interpersonal skills.
* Basic technical writing and strong oral communication.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

* Aseptic or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
* Experience working with continuous improvement methodology i.e. Six Sigma, Operational Excellence.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

Merck's Biological Sterile Validation Responsible (BSV) department, located in West Point, PA, is currently seeking a Process Engineer. BSV's responsibilities include providing documented evidence that processes are consistent and reliable through challenges against pre-established criteria for all vaccines (worldwide) and sterile pharmaceuticals (West Point). Incumbent will support validation activities associated with the development of new products, processes, systems, and facilities and support of existing products, processes, systems, and facilities.

Position involves validation activities associated with the manufacture of multiple bulk vaccine products. Incumbent will provide technical support to help develop and execute project plans. Obtains and analyzes relevant data and prepares appropriate reports for regulatory commitments and validation improvement initiatives. May be responsible for leading a small team to efficiently accomplish project goals.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to the following:

* Applies technical expertise to advance business goals through the application of appropriate technologies.
* As directed, maintains a resident liaison function with Operations, Quality, and Merck Research Labs (MRL). Maintains alignment with internal technical personnel regarding products, equipment, and processing techniques.
* Leads execution of validation activities for both new and inline products.
* Leads segments of technology transfer for new products or unit operations from MRL including CIP/SIP/process design and process equipment specification in support of validation activities.
* Independently troubleshoots and effectively resolves manufacturing problems. Develops and implements corrective actions to unplanned (atypical) manufacturing events to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of vaccines and sterile products.
* Provides contributions to the planning, design, and implementation of segments of new or upgraded process facilities and equipment in a cost effective and timely manner.
* As required, supervise and guide technical staff.
* Prepares and/or provides review and guidance for regulatory filings, process descriptions, atypical process reports, and change requests.

Qualifications

Education:

* B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required. Prefer M.S./Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences with a minimum of 3 years related experience

Required:

* Experience with Cleaning Validation and Sterile Validation
* Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills, excellent analytical abilities, established written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience leading a team
* Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.



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Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Please note that this is a Union position that is paid hourly.

Under the supervision of a Supervisor and direction of a team leader, assembles, installs, tests, cleans, maintains and troubleshoots plant instrumentation and electronic systems such as controllers, recorders, indicators, plant and laboratory analyzers, electronic controls, public address and video systems and weighing systems, such as electronic and mechanical scales and load cells. Instrument technicians will perform maintenance on any equipment or facilities which their skills support in a compliant quality manner.

Instrument Technicians are part of the IE Technician work group and will primarily share work assignments within their job grouping with no inherent or "system imposed" limits. Based on business needs I/E Technicians will perform maintenance activities including crossing between job groupings where skills are common.

Work assignments, buildings, and equipment are not exclusive to any craft, job grouping, or employee. Position may include some responsibility for maintaining significant business systems (eg. Maximo data, planning, procurement, and scheduling) including the authority to assign, coordinate, and maintain work for others. General tools and testing apparatus common to the instrument and electronic field.

Qualifications

Education:

* High School diploma or equivalent with courses in Algebra and Trigonometry.
* Graduate of an instrumentation course from a accredited trade school or technical institute with subjects covering both mechanical and electronic instrument control systems and component maintenance (2 years minimum), or Completion of a formal 5-year instrument technician apprentice program, including work on both mechanical and electronic instrument control systems and component maintenance.

Qualifications:

* A minimum of four years MI time experience (8,000 hours) as a journeyman instrument technician with broad spectrum of experience involving pneumatic, mechanical and electronic repairs or, the completion of five years of on-the-job training as part of a formal instrument technician apprentice program.
* Ability to read schematics and drawings.
* Ability to analyze electronic and instrumentation problems and take appropriate corrective action.
* Some heavy lifting, heat and cold, dirt and dust, safety shoes and glasses, subject to immunization.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # USW000407.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Under the direction of the Health Services Clinical Lead, EMS officer and company management or designee(s), the ideal incumbent will perform duties associated with providing and coordinating emergency and non-emergency medical care to the ill and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Merck & Co., Inc. policies and procedures, and the management of all appropriate EMS field personnel.

The incumbent must possesses and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a Pennsylvania certified paramedic for Merck & Co., Inc Emergency Medical Services that provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured, including:

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Respond to all site emergency calls dispatched by Merck & Co., Inc. West Point site Emergency Services Command Center and coordinate EMS transport with Montgomery County Emergency Operations Center Radio Room as per EMS Pennsylvania state code and Montgomery county protocol.

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Within the EMT-P scope of practice administer first aid, basic and advanced life support care and provide non-emergency care to patients at the scene, enroute to the hospital, in a pre-hospital setting or in the department of Health Services in accordance with federal, state, local, and company laws, policies, procedures, OSHA regulations, and company standards of care

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Within the paramedic scope of practice treat patients at the scene, enroute to the hospital, in a pre-hospital setting or in the Health Services clinic setting, in accordance with federal, state, local, and company laws, OSHA regulations, and company standards of care

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Assess the nature and extent of occupational or non-occupational injuries or illnesses to establish and properly prioritize medical care, emergency / non-emergency, protocols, procedures or interventions to be followed

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Must maintain continuing education credits to meet or exceed state standards to maintain paramedic PA State certification and an appropriate level of Medical Command Authorization.

This is a PART TIME position requiring night and weekend work.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent

Required:

* Possession and maintenance of current paramedic certification
* Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license
* American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and/or American Heart Association BCLS certification
* EVOC/EVDT certification
* PALS, ACLS, and other certifications as required
* At least one-year experience in the field as an active paramedic with Medical Command experience required
* Microsoft Word and Outlook knowledge

Desired:

* Authorization, personnel, scene management experience, and supervisory experience preferred

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # BEN000104.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The position will require cross training of other basic patient services within Health Services under the supervision of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, and/or physician.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Provide activities related to the front desk associate, i.e. answering telephones, making appointments, filing, copying and other related duties.
* Perform medical activities to ensure state and federal compliance, e.g. vision, spirometry and audiometry surveillance.
* Perform medical activities related to employee/patient flow within the Health Services department including preliminary triage, electronic medical record data entry, vitals signs, blood draw, specimen collection, specimen, assist with medical provider exams and other procedures requiring assistance of healthcare providers.
* Performs varied assignments requiring analytical ability, independent judgment and problem solving skills.
* Communication skills must be at a level to effectively interact with internal/external clients to maintain workflow.
* May be called upon to assist with special projects within the Health Services department
* Work will require the coordination and performance of multiple tasks.

Hours will be variable and range between 7am and 7pm (40 hour week).

Qualifications

Education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent required

Required:

* Computer skills (Word, Outlook) required.
* Operation of other peripheral devices (ie, audiometer, spirometer, ECG) required.
* Clinical care experience with at least 1 year of healthcare/patient care experience including but not limited to drawing blood, vital signs, recording medical history, ECGs, prepare specimens, etc. Medical Assistant Certification can be substituted for 1 year work experience.
* Fundamental secretarial/clerical abilities required.
* Professional communication skills and ability to work in a team required.

Desired:

* Excel and PowerPoint preferred.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # BEN000102.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Position Overview

* Report to and receive supervision from Technical Advisor. On routine operations is guided by standard procedures. On atypical processing, process mechanical or automation changes, and unusual situations, confers with immediate supervisor in decision making. Communicate frequently with immediate supervisor about status of area of responsibility.
* Lead process of quality improvements, productivity initiatives, execution of study protocols, process monitoring, and capital project for new installations in compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Use of technical knowledge to assure the efficient operation of variety processing equipment such as fermentors, centrifuges, filling lines, packaging lines, lyophilizers, distributed control systems, etc. Assist in installing and placing new equipment into operations. Develop solutions for resolution of manufacturing, mechanical or automation problems. Assist in the investigation of atypical processing events and recommends action to prevent recurrence. Work with staff group to implement productivity improvement projects.
* Assist in the preparation of process studies, engineering standards, equipment utilization, and profit plan.
* Explain and enforce all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations. Periodically reviews manufacturing documents, preventive maintenance, and SOPs to ensure compliance with GMP and safety.
* Assist in audits and training in the area of responsibility.
* On occasion, may provide supervisory coverage of manufacturing process to ensure supply of a high quality product.

Qualifications

Educational requirements:

* BS or MS degree in Engineering or Science.

Required experience and skills:

* Minimum of three years manufacturing or staff support experience or equivalent.
* Strong analytical skills, leadership and interpersonal skills.
* The position requires basic technical writing and strong oral communication.

Preferred experience and skills:

* Aseptic or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
* Experience working with continuous improvement methodology is desirable, i.e. Six Sigma, Operational Excellence.
* Advanced academic degrees in a related technical or business discipline is a plus.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # MAN000496.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Position Overview

Merck's Biological Sterile Validation (BSV) department, located in West Point, PA, is currently seeking a Staff Engineer. BSV's responsibilities include providing documented evidence that processes are consistent and reliable through challenges against pre-established criteria for all vaccines (worldwide) and sterile pharmaceuticals (West Point). Responsible for validation activities associated with the development of new products, processes, systems, and facilities and support of existing products, processes, systems, and facilities. Position involves validation activities associated with the manufacture of multiple bulk vaccine products. Provide technical support to help develop and execute project plans. Obtain and analyze relevant data and prepares appropriate reports for regulatory commitments and validation improvement initiatives. May be responsible for leading teams to efficiently accomplish project goals.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to the following:

* As directed, maintain a resident liaison function with Operations, Quality, and Merck Research Laboratories (MRL). Maintain alignment with internal technical personnel regarding products, equipment, and processing techniques.
* Lead execution of validation activities for both new and inline products.
* Assist in segments of technology transfer for new products or unit operations from MRL including CIP/SIP/process design and process equipment specification in support of validation activities.
* Implement technology-driven productivity improvements. Design experimental or investigational studies to improve equipment and processes.
* Troubleshoot and effectively resolve manufacturing problems. Develop and implement corrective actions to unplanned (atypical) manufacturing events to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of vaccines and sterile products.
* Provide contributions to the planning, design, and implementation of segments of new or upgraded process facilities and equipment in a cost effective and timely manner.
* Prepare and/or provide review and guidance for regulatory filings, process descriptions, atypical process reports, and change requests.
* Support all quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Educational requirements:

* B.S./M.S. in Engineering or Biological Sciences.

Required skills and Experience:

* Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience required; with more than 1 year of work experience specifically in the field of validation to include CIP, COP, SIP and/or autoclave qualification.

Preferred skills and experience:

* Experience working in a GMP environment
* Experience troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing problems.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # PRO007751.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Manager, Biological Product Release - Deviation Management leads a matrix team of Coordinator(s) and Investigators to evaluate suitability of release of biological products to marketplace. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Reviewing atypical process reports (APRs) and resolving issues within 30 days.
* Mentoring APR Investigators in writing scientifically sound investigation reports which identify root cause and have appropriate corrective actions which prevent reoccurrence of the deviation event.
* Quality testing laboratory results, environmental monitoring data, validation and quarantine status, manufacturing process changes, atypical process reports and investigations are used in determination of biological product release status.
* Partnering with operations and appropriate technology groups to ensure that frequency of APRs are reduced or eliminated, especially recurring ones, by identifying and ensuring that effective corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
* Meeting established MRP II cycle times and facilitating CBER review and release of product.
* May provide technical and/or supervisory direction to a small group of professionals.

Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific or engineering field. Chemistry, Engineering or Biochemistry are preferred fields of study.

Required:

* Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing/research environment or related field with proficiency in Biological manufacturing, research & development, and testing of biological products.
* Demonstrated experience identifying and correcting deviations/atypical events in the manufacture of pharmaceutical, biological, and/or vaccine products.
* Experience interacting with the FDA and international regulatory agencies.
* Must be knowledgeable of release, regulatory and cGMP requirements.
* Must have a broad based understanding of manufacturing, from the bulk product state to final release testing.
* Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated leadership competence as evidenced in the management of people and/or projects.

Preferred:

* Vaccine manufacturing experience.
* Experience with formal problem solving techniques, such as root cause analysis and/or Lean Six Sigma tools.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # REL000175.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The planning and scheduling function is the hub from which all planned maintenance activity is coordinated. It is the process of describing a job in terms of how it is to be performed and what resources will be required. It involves a broad spectrum of activity. The Planner/Scheduler is the principal contact and liaison person between Maintenance and Production and other supported departments. In this capacity, he or she ensures that all internal customers of Maintenance receive timely, efficient and quality services. The Planner/Scheduler is able to help Production balance their need for daily output with their need of equipment reliability through pro-active maintenance. The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for long-range as well as short-range planning. Long-range planning involves the regular analysis of backlog relative to available resources. These two basic variables must be kept in balance if a proactive maintenance environment is to be established and sustained.

Primary Activities are as follows....

* Initially screen all jobs request except those that must be performed on the same day,
* Analysis job requirements to determine the best way to accomplish the work,
* Research job utilizing equipment history to leverage previously developed job plans,
* Create detailed job plans including task, resources, materials, cost, and safety/environmental requirements,
* Assemble job package including all instructions to execute work,
* Requisition all required materials through mechanical stores or Procurement,
* Schedule the work integrating both the customer's and maintenance's needs,
* Develop maintenance shutdown schedules integrating all activities into one comprehensive plan, and
* Generate metrics to demonstrate performance and drive improvements.

Recognized as a subject matter expert and makes recommendations for decisions. Demonstrates mastery of all maintenance management programs (Inventory Control, Calibration Program, Preventive Maintenance Program, CMMS, Work Order Control, etc.) Assures compliance with FDA & GMP regulations. Demonstrates the ability to lead and/or greatly influence a team (i.e., Engineers, Operations and Outside Vendors) in the effort to solve execute job plans and complete preventative maintenance work. Is a recognized resource to others when developing new maintenance reports, standards, metrics and administering the Maximo system. Works closely with Reliability Engineers to develop specific training and direction. Publishes and monitors weekly maintenance schedule and compliance.

Qualifications

Required:

Possesses 15+ years of Maintenance experience or Associate degree with 10+ yrs experience or B.S. 5+ yrs. experience or Graduate degree with 3+ yrs. experience. Knowledge of all manufacturing processes.

Desired:

Working knowledge of cGMP in a manufacturing environment, Lean Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP), Project Planning Software (Microsoft Project and/or Primavera), and CMRP certification.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.
merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # MAN000495.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Position Overview

Merck's Biological Sterile Validation (BSV) department, located in West Point, PA, is currently seeking a Staff Engineer. BSV's responsibilities include providing documented evidence that processes are consistent and reliable through challenges against pre-established criteria for all vaccines (worldwide) and sterile pharmaceuticals (West Point). Responsible for validation activities associated with the development of new products, processes, systems, and facilities and support of existing products, processes, systems, and facilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Managing a group of approximately 5 Documentation Specialists in the compilation and review of final validation reports. Assembly of final validation reports entails:
* Receive raw data, compile, write and issue final validation reports for review
* Review documents for data accuracy and adherence to GMP documentation principles
* Create and modify report templates under the guidance of departmental staff
* Circulate reports for review and obtain approval within approval timeline
* Archive documents in electronic and physical repositories
* Facilitate document request during regulatory inspections

* Update standard operating procedures for system enhancement and modifications.
* Develop and monitor performance metrics as necessary
* Conduct Performance Management functions for salaried employees.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

* BS/BA degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy or related discipline.

Required skills and Experience:

• Strict adherence to GMP documentation principles.

• Execution of tasks within deadlines, with minimal oversight.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments in parallel, in an organized fashion.

• Good written and verbal communication.

• Attention to detail.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

* Previous Pharmaceutical / Biological Validation or GMP Compliance experience.
* Previous Managerial experience.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # CHE002337.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
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Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

Merck's Biological Sterile Validation Responsible (BSV) department, located in West Point, PA, is currently seeking a Process Engineer. BSV's responsibilities include providing documented evidence that processes are consistent and reliable through challenges against pre-established criteria for all vaccines (worldwide) and sterile pharmaceuticals (West Point). Incumbent will support validation activities associated with the development of new products, processes, systems, and facilities and support of existing products, processes, systems, and facilities.

Position involves validation activities associated with the manufacture of multiple bulk vaccine products. Incumbent will provide technical support to help develop and execute project plans. Obtains and analyzes relevant data and prepares appropriate reports for regulatory commitments and validation improvement initiatives. May be responsible for leading a small team to efficiently accomplish project goals.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to the following:

* Applies technical expertise to advance business goals through the application of appropriate technologies.
* As directed, maintains a resident liaison function with Operations, Quality, and Merck Research Labs (MRL). Maintains alignment with internal technical personnel regarding products, equipment, and processing techniques.
* Leads execution of validation activities for both new and inline products.
* Leads segments of technology transfer for new products or unit operations from MRL including CIP/SIP/process design and process equipment specification in support of validation activities.
* Independently troubleshoots and effectively resolves manufacturing problems. Develops and implements corrective actions to unplanned (atypical) manufacturing events to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of vaccines and sterile products.
* Provides contributions to the planning, design, and implementation of segments of new or upgraded process facilities and equipment in a cost effective and timely manner.
* As required, supervise and guide technical staff.
* Prepares and/or provides review and guidance for regulatory filings, process descriptions, atypical process reports, and change requests.

Qualifications

Education:

* B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Preferr M.S./Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences with a minimum of 3 years related experience

Required:

* Experience with CIP/SIP/process design
* Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills, excellent analytical abilities, established written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience leading a team

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # CHE002132.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
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Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting programs within the Vaccine franchises of Merck Manufacturing Division's (MMD) Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering (GVTE)- Bioanalytics Department in West Point, Pennsylvania.

Within the GVTE-Bioanalytics group the responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Facilitate the resource management process to ensure resources are available and aligned with the business priorities. Also provide leadership and direction to ensure objectives and metrics are available and aligned with the business goals and with those of our customers world wide.
* Serves as a member of the leadership team. Shares objectives, resources, and results with other leaders. Shares accountability for recruiting, developing, and retaining resources and talent.
* Supports the development and maintenance of a single project list for support of the pipeline and in-line projects. Integrates the project list with profit plan/EA and headcount reports. Assists department staff in formulating short and long term strategy for personnel, equipment and facility needs.
* Accountable for ensuring activities and processes comply with all regulatory standards and guidelines, including compliance with GMP, Safety, Environment, Financial, and Human Resources regulations and guidelines.
* Accountable for successful sponsorship and execution of all standard Merck Business processes including Profit Planning and Long Range Planning. Participates and may lead special project teams and process optimization initiatives
* Provides project management support to leadership and teams in areas such as Recruiting, Capacity Planning, Profit Plan, Portfolio Management, etc. Prepares metric performance reports and aids in identifying barriers that impact realization of targeted metrics.
* Provides leadership and drive in meeting recruiting goals for permanent positions, contractor positions, and leveraging internal resources ex-GVTE-Bioanalytics. Participates or leads the development of systems for on-boarding of staff and ongoing training (on-site, off-site, and via attendance at conferences).

Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement: BS/MS in Science or Engineering or related discipline

Required Experience:

* BS with 7 + years or a MS with 5+ with vaccine development, manufacturing or testing
* Excellent personal interaction skills.
* Team leadership skills
* Project Management skills

Desired Experience and Skills:

* Excellent organizational and business planning skills
* Knowledge of vaccine process and laboratory operations

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition #RES000770.

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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Please note: This position is being posted for several openings we will fill at this level over the next few months.

Position Overview:

This high impact role in Merck Manufacturing assures that products manufactured comply with cGMPs, operating procedures, and other applicable regulations. The incumbent will supervise the direct processing of materials and the associated hourly workforce to ensure attainment of business results. The incumbent will effectively collaborate with and manage a work team with specific responsibility for motivating others, ensuring performance, schedule execution, task coordination, equipment and area preparation and effective administration of personnel policies and procedures. Ability to manage conflict and effect resolution to technical and personnel challenges is key as is openness to change and the ability to effect positive change.

Because our business is dynamic and advances in science and technology require new methods of production we are looking for individuals who can do the following: Collaborate with team members in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and action plans. Support activities in the areas of cost containment, efficiency, productivity, energy conservation, waste minimization, operational excellence and lean practices.

Due to the high impact nature of this role it is essential that the incumbent demonstrate integrity, credibility and flexibility in their daily performance so as to motivate others to do the same.

In this role you will assure compliance with safety and environmental practices, cGMPs and SOPs in the work area. Participate in external and internal audits and inspections. Initiate the investigation when a quality or safety event occurs during the shift. Work with members from Quality and Technical Operations to properly handle unplanned events. Ensure that corrective actions are implemented.

Ensure that personnel under his/her supervision are properly trained in cGMPs, procedures, good documentation practices and regulatory matters. Participate in design and implementation of training and development programs. Perform performance management and disciplinary process.

Ensure materials receiving and verification in the work area, equipment cleaning, set-up and area cleaning and verification are completed according to procedures. Assure that materials are properly handled and equipment is properly operated according to SOPs, guidelines, and regulations. Maintain control of processes and product quality by ensuring compliance with cGMPs, safety and environmental regulations. Monitor the manufacturing processes during the shift.

Qualifications

Qualifications (Required):

Manufacturing Supervisor

Education:

* High School or GED

Experience/Skills:

* Minimum 2 years working experience in cGMP or equivalent environment
* Willingness to work off-shift or weekends
* Computer literacy in MS Office, Word, Outlook, Excel

Qualification (Preferred):

Manufacturing Supervisor

Education:

* B.S. with emphasis in Science or Engineering

Experience

* cGMP experience in a sterile, bulk or finished pharmaceutical environment.
* Supervisory experience in a heavily regulated industry (ex. FDA, Military, Nuclear, Petro-Chemical)
* Manufacturing plant experience in operational capacity
* Experience working within a Union environment
* Experience with working in SAP or other Enterprise software
* Technical writing experience related to investigations in to mfg process variation

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # MAN000482

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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
:Other (see Work Schedule)]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WEST-POINT-Manufacturing-Supervisor-(Continuous-Recruitment)-Job-PA-19486/719823/7198237198232010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest Point, PA, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Please note: This position is being posted for several openings we will fill at this level over the next few months.

Position Overview

This high impact role in Merck Manufacturing assures that products manufactured comply with cGMPs, operating procedures, and other applicable regulations. The incumbent will supervise the direct processing of materials and the associated hourly workforce to ensure attainment of business results. The incumbent will effectively collaborate with and manage a work team with specific responsibility for motivating others, ensuring performance, schedule execution, task coordination, equipment and area preparation and effective administration of personnel policies and procedures. Ability to manage conflict and effect resolution to technical and personnel challenges is key as is openness to change and the ability to effect positive change.

Because our business is dynamic and advances in science and technology require new methods of production we are looking for individuals who can do the following: Collaborate with team members in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and action plans. Support activities in the areas of cost containment, efficiency, productivity, energy conservation, waste minimization, operational excellence and lean practices.

Due to the high impact nature of this role it is essential that the incumbent demonstrate integrity, credibility and flexibility in their daily performance so as to motivate others to do the same.

In this role you will assure compliance with safety and environmental practices, cGMPs and SOPs in the work area. Participate in external and internal audits and inspections. Initiate the investigation when a quality or safety event occurs during the shift. Work with members from Quality and Technical Operations to properly handle unplanned events. Ensure that corrective actions are implemented.

Ensure that personnel under his/her supervision are properly trained in cGMPs, procedures, good documentation practices and regulatory matters. Participate in design and implementation of training and development programs. Perform performance management and disciplinary process.

Ensure materials receiving and verification in the work area, equipment cleaning, set-up and area cleaning and verification are completed according to procedures. Assure that materials are properly handled and equipment is properly operated according to SOPs, guidelines, and regulations. Maintain control of processes and product quality by ensuring compliance with cGMPs, safety and environmental regulations. Monitor the manufacturing processes during the shift.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above the Sr. Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for:

Under the general direction of an Area Head, Manager, or Director, incumbent is responsible for leading, coaching and mentoring new and junior supervisors. Will also take part in enterprise wide projects working closely with the Director / Sr. Director on Quality, GMP, Regulatory and Technical related items. Participates and/or leads cross-functional teams and interdepartmental teams focusing on investigation or continuous improvements. At times, acts as the shift-wide lead supervisor. Responsible for providing guidance and supervision to hourly employees in completing process, production, maintenance, or production support activities. Responsible for motivation, training, interviewing, hiring, and problem resolution for subordinates. Ensure the area adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices, approved process steps, SOPs, quality procedures, safety, and environmental standards while operating within the profit plan.

Qualifications

Sr. Manufacturing Supervisor

Education:

* High School or GED

Experience/Skills:

* Minimum 3 years of Supervisory experience
* Minimum 2 years working experience in cGMP pharmaceutical environment
* Willingness to work off-shift or weekends
* Computer literacy in MS Office, Word, Outlook, Excel

Qualification (Preferred):

Sr. Manufacturing Supervisor

Education:

* B.S. with emphasis in Science or Engineering

Experience

* cGMP experience in a sterile, bulk or finished pharmaceutical environment.
* Supervisory experience in a heavily regulated industry (ex. FDA, Military, Nuclear, Petro-Chemical) Manufacturing plant experience in operational capacity
* Experience working within a Union environment
* Experience with working in SAP or other Enterprise software
* Technical writing experience related to investigations in to mfg process variation

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition #MAN000483 .

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
:Other (see Work Schedule)]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WEST-POINT-Senior-Manufacturing-Supervisor-(Continuous-Recruitment)-Job-PA-19486/719824/7198247198242010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest Point, PA, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Future Talent Program features internships that last 10-12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

These opportunities could be in the Franchises area, where project assignments would be chosen from: review current business processes to identify and carry out continuous improvement projects, focusing on standardization and documentation; assist in managing efforts around new product launch support; manage process of divestiture; facilitate the identification and implementation of standard business processes; assist in implementation of new data management system; or provide project management support. Other opportunities could be in the Logistics area, where project assignments would be chosen from: support of several continuous improvement / lean sigma projects; identification and implementation of productivity and process improvement; support Global Logistics reengineering projects relative to systems and processes to include data collection and analysis; business case development, training, and development of client relationships; facilitate the identification and implementation of standard business processes; and provide project management support. This will required completely objective and data driven behaviors in developing solutions and reporting findings, as well as being collaborative and capable of managing a diverse customer group.

LOCATIONS: West Point, PA; Whitehouse Station, NJ

If you are the kind of individual who thrives on challenge and possess the technical, leadership and business skills that are of value to our business, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

This position requires applicant to be currently working toward a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or a related discipline. Must be available for 10 week internship beginning June 2010. Candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition #ADM003948.

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Primary Location
:US-NJ-Whitehouse Station

Other Locations
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WHITEHOUSE-STATION-Merck-Manufacturing-Business-Intern-Job-NJ-08889/619516/6195166195162010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest Point, PA, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

Biological Sterile Validatuion (BSV) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Process Engineer.

Position Overview

Responsibilities are as follows:

* Process Validation activities and principles for Merck Sterile and Vaccine manufacturing.
* Validation oversight of new product introductions.
* Validation oversight of new facility projects.
* The individual will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Process Validation. This will include the development of standards, requirements, tools and templates.
* Knowledge of industry and regulatory trends.
* Provide leadership and initiative assuring company practices maintain a standard of best practice.
* Manage a group of initially between 3 and 8 individuals who will have direct responsibility for the management of process validation activities across product lifecycles, from development through routine operations.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

* BS, MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or comparable scientific field.

Required

* Minimum 3 years direct responsibility for Process Validation of Biologics and minimum 5 years experience with biological manufacturing processes.

Desired

* PhD preferred.
* Experience with aseptic operations.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # ENG002114.

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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:Yes, 5% of the time

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WEST-POINT-Senior-Process-Engineer-Job-PA-19486/611253/6112536112532010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest Point, PA, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

Merck's Biological Sterile Validation group (BSV) is currently seeking a Senior Process Engineer for their West Point, PA location. The BSV department's responsibilities include providing documented evidence that processes are consistent and reliable through challenges against pre-established criteria for all vaccines (worldwide) and sterile pharmaceuticals (West Point). The Senior Process Engineer will support cleaning validation in the Validation Science & Procedures group within Global Vaccines Technology and Engineering -BSV.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* In-depth technical support for cleaning validation activities, including investigations, protocol development, maintaining regulatory compliance of procedures, and maintaining training materials.
* In-depth experience with cleaning concepts, cleaning system design, operation and validation, and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical systems.
* Support the cleaning validation systems to ensure compliance with current industry and regulatory trends.

Qualifications

Educational requirement:

* BA/BS Degree in engineering, biology, or relevant science discipline.

Required:

* In-depth knowledge of GMPs, and Validation.
* Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
* Strong quality orientation, good work ethics, and multi-tasking capability.
* Possess the following attributes: analytical, creative, and innovative.
* Five years in a technical or validation position within the pharmaceutical industry.
* Experienced in cleaning system design, operation, and/or validation.
* Experienced in pharmaceutical regulations.
* Strong technical analysis, acumen, and problem solving skills.
* Strong oral and written communication.
* Independent handling of complex projects.

Desired

* Advanced Degree
* Experience in pharmaceutical regulatory inspections.
* Publications or presentations on cleaning validation, design and/or operation.
* 5 years in a validation or technical position supporting cleaning systems.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # ENG002117

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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:Yes, 5% of the time

Number of Openings
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Reliabilty Engineer will provide site wide governance with technical and engineering support as a Subject Matter Expert in the field of High Purity Water, including Water For Injection (WFI) and Clean Steam Systems. The SME will ensure consistency and efficiency in compliance, operation, maintenance, energy consumption, and overall system reliability.

Key Responsibilities Include:

· Develops strong relationships with "system stakeholders" to ensure consensus on operational and regulatory compliance issues. Identify clear levels of ownership and accountability in support of respective systems.

· Supports complex troubleshooting with Engineering Maint & Utilities personnel. Interacts with hourly, salaried and contract employees in routine matters, troubleshooting equipment, automation systems.

· Drives root cause investigations, evaluates, develops and improves business processes and develops technical rationale for system improvements. Review and approve system change control. Eliminates repeat problems and reinvented solutions.

· Process lead for the Deviation Management associated with HPW systems.

· Manage equipment obsolescence and capital improvement justifications. Reviews and approves capital project design, and supports commissioning and start-up activities ranging from documentation to equipment inspection.

· Optimize equipment maintenance activities. Drive implementation of a consistent maintenance platform in alignment with ongoing initiatives (COMET & Reliability).

· Interfaces and effectively speaks with regulatory agencies and supports agency inspections.

· Understand and communicate all applicable Divisional Standards/Guidelines, SOPs, and procedures governing the system operation and compliance. Ensure up-to-date record documentation, including drawings and qualification.

· Coordinate benchmarking and external analysis. Identify and share best practices and trends, communicate and drive improvement.

· Establish business process baseline costs, identify key unit costs and manage against the baseline.

Qualifications

Education:

B.S., M.S. in Engineering, Science or equivalent experience.

Required:

At least 5 years of experience in working with High Purity Water systems

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.
merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # MAI000144.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


In the role of Principal Engineer you will work on the development and selection of primary container systems for sterile products of small molecules, vaccines, peptides, and therapeutic proteins. The person in this role is responsible for facilitating the design, acquisition, or evaluation of primary packages for given formulation and drug-delivery needs. Through collaboration with partners, ensure success of stability, drug-delivery and marketing suitability of new sterile products. Will develop novel methods, test procedures, and functional quality specifications for the primary container components. Will help organize and streamline various functional work streams, knowledge management, and administrative operation.

Examples of Primary Activities:

* Support pre-POC projects by providing technical advise or conducting experimental investigations on stability, primary packaging, and drug-delivery issues
* Design and carry out controlled stability studies for API & Product
* Design and carry out controlled studies on the barrier properties of primary containers
* Manage the integrity of predictive packaging-performance models and conduct specific simulations for development projects
* Analyze data from controlled stability studies and provide recommendation to the design of Formal Stability Study strategy & protocols
* Provide technical input to the Product/Package Definition process
* Evaluate and develop non-standard primary packages, including suitability for delivery devices
* Organize and manage the development of novel primary container systems
* Implement new packaging technologies as needed for supporting new products
* Implement and improve Container Closure Integrity process for supporting new products
* Implement and improve Extractable & Leachable process for supporting new products
* Author in a timely fashion various study plans & reports according to established procedures
* Serve as department representative in various technical or business teams
* Manage development labs - maintenance & operation of instrument, methodology, database, operator training, etc.
* Help manage the departmental co-op program as a team member
* Help manage the knowledge database as a team member
* Interface with external and internal partners to ensure alignment during development, registration and manufacturing implementation
* Implement divisional and functional initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

* BS or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or Mechanical Engineering

Required:

* At least 5 years of experience in the selection and characterization of primary containers for parenteral products, such as vials, syringes, and cartridges
* Familiar with parenteral product development process and relevant regulations
* Demonstrated track record in collaborating with partners under the governance of a cross-functional team
* Demonstrated track record in solving problems and managing projects or initiatives with minimal supervision
* Demonstrated track record in developing test or evaluation methods for quantifying critical quality attributes of primary containers such as container closure integrity, extractable/leachable, gliding force profile for cartridges or syringes, metrology, etc.

Preferred:

* Familiar with standard tests for primary containers and delivery devices, such as ISO standards, ASTM, pharmacopeia, etc.
* Experienced in collaborating with component suppliers
*

Familiar with the manufacturing processes for glass and plastic container closures

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # CHE002195.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Development Engineer to join our Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology team based out of West Point, PA! This role encompasses project management of device development for sterile products of small molecules, vaccines, peptides, and therapeutic proteins.

In this role you would be responsible for:

* Facilitating and coordinating the development, launch, and troubleshooting of devices that meet the therapeutic and marketing needs of drug-device combination products.
* Serving as the project manager that leads cross-functional teams from voice-of-customer, design conceptualization through commercial launch of the device.
* Frequent interaction and collaboration with various partner organizations within the company and with external partners.
* Serving as the central point for communication, knowledge management, and drive completion of the device development in accordance with quality-by-design principles.

Qualifications

Education:

* BS or higher in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Required:

* Prior experience with parenteral product development process and relevant regulations.
* Prior experience in developing drug-device combination products.
* Demonstrated track record in collaborating with partners under the governance of a product-development team.
* Demonstrated track record in solving problems and managing projects or initiatives with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrated track record in performing risk analysis and risk mitigation.
* Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills are essential in addition to a high level of technical competency.

Preferred:

* Prior experience with characteristics of primary containers for parenteral products, such as vials, syringes, and cartridges.
* Prior experience with various standards for delivery devices and components, such as ISO, ASTM, pharmacopeia, etc.
* Prior experience with the manufacturing processes for devices.
* Experienced in collaborating with device designers, suppliers, or manufacturers.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # CHE002312.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Senior Compliance Analyst provides direct Quality support to a production area as part of a 24/7 Quality IPT (Integrated Production Team) operating model. This includes providing Generalist Quality support directly to the production floor, to include oversight for adherence to cGMPs, right-first-time completion of production GMP documentation, and effective investigation of deviations.

The incumbent performs job functions primarily on the production shop floor and works in a team environment. Specifically, the Senior Compliance Analyst will:

* Provide direct Quality / Compliance support to Vaccine and Sterile Operations, Pharmaceutical Operations or Laboratory operations.
* Manage one or more Quality Compliance Specialists / Quality Compliance Auditors in providing this direct Quality support to the production floor.
* Support real-time Quality review of batch records and other GMP documentation on the production floor.
* Support active participation in the Tier process and ensure this forum is used to escalate concerns and best practices.
* Partners with Deviation Management to ensure effective investigations are conducted within the Business Unit supported.
* Proactively evaluate assigned areas for compliance to US and foreign regulatory agency requirements, Merck Manufacturing standards, and other appropriate quality standards through the shop floor inspection program, audit program or other programs as appropriate.
* Provide guidance and peer mentorship to team members.
* Provide experienced and mature judgment when supporting specific projects or investigations as assigned by peers within the Quality organization.
* Facilitate regulatory inspections, including writing or reviewing of inspection minutes generated and evaluation/approval of commitment closeout actions/documents.
* Facilitate Divisional audits, External Business partner audits and internal audits as appropriate.
* Understand and conform to all changes in federal and other regulatory agency regulations and assures that areas are in compliance.
* Review departmental written procedures for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with current GMPs and FDA and other Regulatory Agency commitments.

Please note, this is a second shift (evening) position.

Qualifications

Education:

* A Bachelor's degree is required for this position.
* A major in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Virology, or Engineering is preferred; however, candidates with majors in other fields of study will be considered if accompanied by relevant experience in addition to the requirements below.

Required:

* Three or more years of experience in some aspect of pharmaceutical or biological quality control, with firm knowledge of government regulations, effective technical skills and prior quality control leadership experience.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
* Must be able to work 2nd shift (evening) hours.

Preferred:

* Aseptic manufacturing experience.
* Titers may be required.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # QUA002093.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Quality Compliance Auditor provides direct Quality support to a production area as part of a 24/7 Quality IPT (Integrated Production Team) operating model. He or she provides Generalist Quality support directly to the production floor, to include oversight for adherence to cGMPs, right-first-time completion of production GMP documentation, and effective investigation of deviations. Job functions are performed primarily on the production shop floor and in a team environment. Duties include but are not limited to:

* Performs audit of batch record documents, sterilization logs, and other production logs to ensure completeness and accuracy for assigned products or production area.
* Provides coaching and mentoring of manufacturing supervisors and operators completing documentation.
* Coordinates with Production to discuss, resolve, and eliminate documentation observations.

* Performs Quality review of new and updated Site Master Formulas.
* Assists with training of incoming personnel and ensures compliance with departmental procedures.
* Actively participates in the Tier process and uses this forum to escalate concerns and best practices.
* Collaborates with IPT members in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and action plans.
* Partners with Deviation Management team to investigate deviations on production floor during shift.
* Evaluates manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with internal, FDA, and other regulatory agency requirements.
* Updates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures.
* Performs commitment effectiveness checks on the production floor.

Please note, this is a 12-hour day shift position, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., including alternate weekends.

Qualifications

Education:

* A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in an appropriate scientific or engineering field.
* Candidates with major fields of study in other areas may be considered if they possess additional relevant experience.

Required:

* Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or research environment or a related field.
* Strong communication and leadership skills.
* Must be attentive to detail.
* Basic understanding of cGMPs and of regulatory requirements as they apply to the pharmaceutical field or a related area.
* Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., on a rotating schedule including alternate weekends.

Preferred:

* Aseptic gowning may be required.
* Vaccine or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
* Quality control and/or quality assurance audit/inspection experience.

Note: Titers may be required.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # QUA002094.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:4

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Quality Compliance Specialist provides direct Quality support to a production area as part of a 24/7 Quality IPT (Integrated Production Team) operating model. He or she provides Generalist Quality support directly to the production floor, to include oversight for adherence to cGMPs, right-first-time completion of production GMP documentation, and effective investigation of deviations. Job functions are performed primarily on the production shop floor and in a team environment. Duties include but are not limited to:

* Performs audit of process documents, sterilization logs, and other production logs to ensure completeness and accuracy for assigned products or production area.
* Provides coaching and mentoring of supervisors and operators completing documentation.
* Coordinates with Production to discuss, resolve, and eliminate documentation observations.

* Performs Quality review of new and updated Site Master Formulas.
* Assists with training of incoming personnel and ensures compliance with departmental procedures.
* Actively participates in the Tier process and uses this forum to escalate concerns and best practices.
* Collaborates with IPT members in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and action plans.
* Partners with Deviation Management team to investigate deviations on production floor during shift.
* Evaluates manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with internal, FDA, and other regulatory agency requirements.
* Updates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures.
* Performs commitment effectiveness checks on the production floor.

Please note, this is a 12-hour day shift position, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., including alternate weekends.

Qualifications

Education:

* A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in an appropriate scientific or engineering field.
* Candidates with major fields of study in other areas may be considered if they possess additional relevant experience.

Required:

* Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or research environment or a related field.
* Strong communication and leadership skills.
* Must be attentive to detail.
* Basic understanding of regulatory requirements and cGMPs.
* Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., on a rotating schedule including alternate weekends.

Preferred:

* Aseptic gowning may be required.
* Titers may be required.
* Vaccine or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
* Quality control and/or quality assurance audit/inspection experience.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # QUA002116.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:2

Shift (if applicable)
:Other (see Work Schedule)]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WEST-POINT-Quality-Compliance-Specialist-Job-PA-19486/744065/7440657440652010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest Point, PA, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Quality Compliance Auditor provides direct Quality support to a production area as part of a 24/7 Quality IPT (Integrated Production Team) operating model. He or she provides Generalist Quality support directly to the production floor, to include oversight for adherence to cGMPs, right-first-time completion of production GMP documentation, and effective investigation of deviations. Job functions are performed primarily on the production shop floor and in a team environment. Duties include but are not limited to:

* Performs audit of batch record documents, sterilization logs, and other production logs to ensure completeness and accuracy for assigned products or production area.
* Provides coaching and mentoring of manufacturing supervisors and operators completing documentation.
* Coordinates with Production to discuss, resolve, and eliminate documentation observations.

* Performs Quality review of new and updated Site Master Formulas.
* Assists with training of incoming personnel and ensures compliance with departmental procedures.
* Actively participates in the Tier process and uses this forum to escalate concerns and best practices.
* Collaborates with IPT members in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and action plans.
* Partners with Deviation Management team to investigate deviations on production floor during shift.
* Evaluates manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with internal, FDA, and other regulatory agency requirements.
* Updates and reviews Standard Operating Procedures.
* Performs commitment effectiveness checks on the production floor.

Please note, this is a 12-hour night shift position, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., including alternate weekends.

Qualifications

Education:

* A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in an appropriate scientific or engineering field.
* Candidates with major fields of study in other areas may be considered if they possess additional relevant experience.

Required:

* Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or research environment or a related field.
* Strong communication and leadership skills.
* Must be attentive to detail.
* Basic understanding of cGMPs and of regulatory requirements as they apply to the pharmaceutical field or a related area.
* Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., on a rotating schedule including alternate weekends.

Preferred:

* Aseptic gowning may be required.
* Vaccine or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
* Quality control and/or quality assurance audit/inspection experience.

Note: Titers may be required.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # QUA002118.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:6

Shift (if applicable)
:Other (see Work Schedule)]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WEST-POINT-Quality-Compliance-Auditor-Job-PA-19486/744066/7440667440662010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest Point, PA, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to join Global Pharmaceutical Commercialization (GPC) supporting sterile/liquid process development. The group is based out of West Point, PA.

GPC is responsible for product development, process scale-up, registration support, and launch support for new Merck products. The open position is in the Sterile & Liquid Commercialization (SLC) group within GPC. This group is responsible for the formulation/filling processes for sterile pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and therapeutic proteins starting at Phase II and extending through the first few years of launch optimization.

Reporting to a group leader in SLC, the person in this role will have the opportunity to:

* Perform product and process development studies for sterile/liquid products.
* Participate on project teams and working groups.
* Develop robust and scalable manufacturing processes while minimizing time to product launch.
* Implement process improvements to reduce product cost structure.
* Prepare materials for clinical trials and stability studies by collaborating with internal and external network of pilot plants and manufacturing facilities.
* Participate in transfer of processes to commercial supply sites
* Support execution of validation lots and contribute to regulatory filing documentation.
* Evaluate new technologies related to pharmaceutical processing.
* Travel to research and manufacturing sites as required.
* Learn new skills while developing your career.

Qualifications

Education:

* BS, MS or PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering/Science or Pharmaceutics.

Required:

* A minimum of 6 years post-bachelors degree experience in manufacturing, process development, or a related field.

Preferred:

* Previous experience working with sterile products with a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # CHE002324.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:Yes, 10% of the time

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Director Level - Account Manager is the single point of accountability for IT to the Biologics Process Development functions within Merck Research Laboratories (MRL). Establishes and maintains business relationships with internal and external clients. Develops portfolio of IT programs and projects to meet the business needs of the clients. Ensures that IT initiatives are met in a timely manner and within budget. Maximizes the value from portfolio to ensure that IT shapes and enables the business initiatives that drive the business strategy. The incumbent will work with the managers within the department to ensure that IT has a role within all major strategic change initiatives and that the value of IT consultancy is recognized by the business leaders.

Must be familiar with Bioprocess or Biologics process development, scale-up and/or manufacturing information systems, work practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of a team of Program managers and business analysts. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

* Accountable for the development of the IT Strategy for Biologics Process Development business to ensure the maximum impact and return on investment. Responsible for development of information systems architecture in collaboration with relevant business and solutions architects.
* Accountable for realization of project, business, cost and schedule objectives for major projects
* Establishes strong relationships with business partners in Biologics Development and Senior MRL IT and Global Technology Services Leaders.
* Responsible for management of business initiatives involving significant business process change, impact and information technology solutions; responsible for managing ongoing improvements to business capabilities as business processes and technologies evolve.
* Accountable for IT solution execution, responsible for working with the program managers to ensure coordination, ensures that the correct supply-side and architecture staff is made available to support the project.
* Accountable for the development of business cases, securing the approval and resources required to pursue the development of new capabilities, manage the development of requirement specifications related to new capabilities and guide the efforts of project teams chartered to implement these same capabilities.
* Uses and sponsors Sigma methodologies to develop process improvements and value realization as necessary.
* Accountable for ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations

This position can be located in our West Point, PA, or Rahway, NJ office.

Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement:

* Bachelors Degree required. A concentration in relevant Science or Engineering, related field preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

* A minimum 8 years experience in an IT leadership role.
* A minimum 5 years experience in information technology program management and/or business analysis.
* Demonstrated skills in team-building, people management and people development required.
* Experience with regulated research and development information systems. LIMS, data historians and analysis, pilot plant execution systems.
* Demonstrated successful management of financial, quality and schedule goals are required.
* Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to operate well in a matrix environment; team player.
* Keenly developed business partnering and collaboration skills, adept at establishing and sustaining effective working relationships, both within and between departments.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

* Black Belt or Green Belt certified Sigma/LEAN operational excellence experience preferred.
* Experience with Biologics or vaccines process development, scale-up and manufacturing related roles preferred.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # ACC002076.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NJ-Rahway

Other Locations
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:Yes, 10% of the time

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Merck's Biological/Sterile Validation (BSV) department, located in West Point, PA, is currently seeking a Senior Scientist/Engineer. BSV's responsibilities include providing documented evidence that processes are consistent and reliable through challenges against pre-established criteria for all vaccines (worldwide) and sterile pharmaceuticals (West Point). Incumbent will support validation activities associated with the development of new products, processes, systems, and facilities and support of existing products, processes, systems, and facilities.

Responsible for validation activities associated with the development of new products, processes, systems, and facilities and support of existing products, processes, systems, and facilities. Position involves validation activities associated with the manufacture of multiple bulk vaccine products. Provides technical support to help develop and execute project plans. Obtains and analyzes relevant data and prepares appropriate reports for regulatory commitments and validation improvement initiatives. May be responsible for leading teams to efficiently accomplish project goals.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to the following:

* As directed, maintains a resident liaison function with Operations, Quality, and Merck Research Laboratories (MRL). Maintains alignment with internal technical personnel regarding products, equipment, and processing techniques.
* Leads execution of validation activities for both new and inline products.
* Assist in segments of technology transfer for new products or unit operations from MRL including CIP/SIP/process design and process equipment specification in support of validation activities.
* Implements technology-driven productivity improvements. Designs experimental or investigational studies to improve equipment and processes.
* Troubleshoots and effectively resolves manufacturing problems. Develops and implements corrective actions to unplanned (atypical) manufacturing events to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of vaccines and sterile products.
* Provides contributions to the planning, design, and implementation of segments of new or upgraded process facilities and equipment in a cost effective and timely manner. Prepares and/or provides review and guidance for regulatory filings, process descriptions, atypical process reports, and change requests.

Qualifications

Education:

* B.S. in Engineering or Biological Sciences. / M.S. in Engineering or Biological Sciences Preferred.

Required:

* Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience required; with 2 years of work experience specifically in the field of validation.
* CIP/SIP Process design experience in support of validation activities.
* Experience with atypical process reports

Preferred:

* Experience working in a GMP environment

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # CHE002317.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WEST-POINT-Senior-Engineer-Job-PA-19486/731356/7313567313562010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest Point, PA, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The ideal candidate will work with a member of the Center on a project related to Merck's chemical, pharmaceutical, or vaccine manufacturing. The project responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Researching possible statistical approaches
* Implementing the most effective approach using the appropriate software package and reporting the results
* The candidate will also have the opportunity to work with staff members on ongoing consulting projects. This will provide the opportunity to experience how statistics is used in real world situations
* Position is based in West Point, PA and will begin in early June

Qualifications

Education:

* Enrollment in a Masters or Ph.D. in Statistics Program (or equivalent such as Industrial Engineering with a statistics focus)

Required:

* Coursework including 1-2 semesters of graduate level statistical theory and methods
* Statistical computing skills in at least one package such as SAS, S-Plus/R, JMP or Minitab
* Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

* Course work in Regression, ANOVA and design of experiments (DOE) is beneficial

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # ADM004114.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WEST-POINT-Manufacturing-Statistics-Intern-Job-PA-19486/738297/7382977382972010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest Point, PA, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


We are hiring a Director Level, IT Account Manager in our Pharmacovigilance Organization. The role's
Primary Responsibilities Include:

* Serves as primary point of contact to the client
* Defines scope and goals working with the client using strong knowledge of Pharmacovigilance business practices and goals
* Acts as single point of accountability (demand-side) to harness the supply capabilities, as appropriate, to solve the business problem.
* Manages IT demand, IT portfolio planning, forecasts and updates with experience in managing support of outsourced business capabilities
* Responsible for securing commitment to how decisions relating to scope and schedule changes will be made.
* Monitors / reports on the end-to-end delivery of technology solutions to the business
* Resolves issues, monitors SLA performance and project reports
* Partners with the business to establish and follow investment governance that allows for the effective management of business and technology priorities
* Responsible for resolving, and escalating as necessary, work requests that do not conform to the business area's investment management process.
* Provides guidance to the business around vendors and technical trends in line with the IT service catalog; specifically will work with Pharmacovigilance vendors.
* Monitors & reports to client on IT performance in support of business objectives
* Considers client's goals and business requirements, and aligns solutions with the overall business and technology strategy when scoping and planning a project / program.
* Gains or confirms correct business sponsorship.
* Participates in overall business planning, bringing a current knowledge and future vision of technology and systems as related to the organization's competitive position
* Acts as change agent to align the client IT portfolio with the business strategy, the IS strategic plan and the Merck IS Architecture, based upon a deep understanding of the business. Drives the portfolio to higher value strategic opportunities.
* Acts as highest interface with non-technical user functions in determining overall information systems approach with an understanding of current and emerging Pharmacovigilance health authority requirements
* In close partnership with client, ensures long-term organization-wide information needs are understood and communicates overall strategy for information technology needs (business-aligned IT strategy)
* Builds a strategic IT capability for the client through strategic staffing, and organizational development, as well as employee recruitment, retention and development.
* Works with Solutions Partner to engage supply side to ensure business-IT alignment
* Ensures that demand-side staff (e.g., business analysts) are made available to support the project lifecycle
* Works with the Solutions Partner to source technology solutions for the business

This position can be located in our Rahway, Whitehouse Station, Kenilworth or Springfield, NJ or Upper Gwyendd, PA, office.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

* A Bachelor's degree is required. An MBA or advanced business degree is highly advantageous.

Required Experience/ Skills:

* A minimum 7 years of relevant experience managing programs/projects and customer relationships, in a client facing role.
* Pharmacovigilance experience required
* Excellent Verbal Communication and Presentation skills
* Excellent negotiation skills.
* Excellent influencing skills.
* Relationship Management
* Aware of Innovation / Technology trends
* Agent for change
* Portfolio Management experience
* Strategy definition
* Previous experience and demonstrated accomplishment managing large projects or investment programs.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

* Project management certification is a plus.
* Prior experience in IT / Management consulting is a plus.
*
Experience with a formal project/program management methodology is highly desired.

*
Deep knowledge of Pharmacovigilance case processing activities a plus.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # ACC002068.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-NJ-Rahway

Other Locations
:US-PA-Upper Gwynedd, US-NJ-Whitehouse Station, US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:Yes, 20% of the time

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
:1st]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/WEST-POINT-Account-Manager-Global-Safety-Job-PA-19486/739354/7393547393542010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSWest Point, PA, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


This focus of this assignment will be to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of a manufacturing plant by analyzing a variety of pump and fan systems on the plant site and determine the feasibility of reducing the system flows and/or pressures. Additional assignments may include audits of the plant boiler and steam systems and the adaptation of various energy-related software packages to fit the plant's needs. The expected work load will be a mix of engineering calculations, practical design work, financial analysis and field measurements to gather supporting data. This position is based in Elkton, VA and no housing will be provided.

Qualifications

Education:

* Candidates must currently be working towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Required:

* Applicant must have a basic understanding of engineering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and energy balances.

Preferred:

* G.P.A of 3.0 or higher is desired.
* Some experience in heat transfer is desirable but not mandatory.
* The ideal candidate should also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to self-motivate and work independently will be highly valued.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition #ADM004030.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Primary Location
:US-VA-Elkton

Employee Status
:Temporary

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/ELKTON-Mechanical-Engineering-Co-op-Job-VA-22827/755359/7553597553592010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSElkton, VA, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


As part of Merck's Quality Operations Organization, the Durham Quality team is seeking highly motivated individuals as Quality Assurance Auditors and Coordinators. These individuals will partner with Manufacturing Operations, Automation and Engineering as a member of one of two Integrated Process Team's (IPT) for the new Durham Vaccine Manufacturing Facility. The initial focus of most positions are to support start up projects in differing stages of progression dependant on the process supported. In 2010 the quality team will be hiring between 30 and 40 talented individuals for start up as well as ongoing quality support of aseptic GMP regulated vaccine manufacturing.

The Bulk IPT will focus on the demonstration and ongoing quality support of a new live virus bulk facility supporting Chicken Pox and Shingles Vaccine manufacturing. The Formulation & Filling IPT will focus on the demonstration and ongoing quality support of a new formulation, lyophilization and filling operation for the MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) Vaccine as well as Chicken Pox and Shingles Vaccines.

QA Coordinator responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Facilitating the release of product and ensuring proper control of material
* Review and approval of electronic batch records
* Review and release of raw material, components and finished packaged product
* Incoming supplies release
* Sample management
* Conduct periodic shop floor audits to ensure compliance
* Direct in-line Quality support for all compliance, release and environmental monitoring matters
* Review atypical investigations
* Assist regulatory groups by providing documentation to support the approval of licensure supplements and new product license registrations
* Performing environmental sampling of aseptic areas, personnel and utility systems
* Investigate OOS results and/or laboratory atypical events
* Evaluate environmental data for adverse trends
* SOP development and review
* Direct support of regulatory inspections and audits
* Direct support of validation activities and all other associated quality functions

QA Auditor responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Execution of internal and external audits
* CBER and international product release
* Coordination of divisional audits and regulatory inspections
* Submission of annual product review data and information
* Resolution of customer complaint investigations
* Support of validation activities
* Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development and approval
* Review of regulatory submissions
* Support of Operational Excellence Initiatives
* Completion and implementation of Regulatory Surveillance
* Support of global Environmental Monitoring program

Qualifications

While all of the positions at Merck require a foundation of leadership behaviors, we are seeking individual contributors able to collaborate and effectively work in an empowered, self directed environment.

Required:

* Bachelor or Master degree in an Engineering or Science field
* 2 to 8 years experience within a quality assurance role supporting a GMP manufacturing process or from a Manufacturing or Engineering role involved in quality functions supporting a GMP manufacturing process
* Individuals graduating within the last calendar year or will graduate by spring 2010 with a Bachelor or Master's in Engineering or Science that have had an internship or co-op in a GMP manufacturing facility

Prefered:

* Experience supporting a GMP aseptic process in a role that includes auditing compliance documentation such as APR's, SOP's, BPR's and Validation documents
* Experience supporting a GMP aseptic process in a role that includes actively participating in Environmental Monitoring (taking samples and sample analysis)
* Experience supporting a GMP aseptic process in a role that includes release responsibilities (raw material and final product release)
* Experience supporting a GMP aseptic process in a role that includes deviation investigations and atypical reviews

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # QUA001899.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:21

Shift (if applicable)
:N/A]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/DURHAM-Quality-Assurance-Specialists-Durham,-NC-Vaccine-Manufacturing-Start-Up-Job-NC-27701/755360/7553607553602010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDurham, NC, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Maurice R. Hilleman Center for Vaccine Manufacturing is a state-of-the-art facility in northern Durham, North Carolina. Nestled among the trees in Treyburn Corporate Park, the modern, "green" facility is Merck's response to a growing vaccine business. Construction on the site has been ongoing since 2004, with two expansion announced since the project began scheduled for completion by 2012. With one facility getting closer to production status while construction is going on in other areas, employees at the Center for Vaccine Manufacturing can enjoy being at the center of a key part of Merck's future growth and success.

A part of Merck's Global Vaccine Technology & Engineering organization (GVTE), the Viral Vaccine Technology & Engineering (VVTE-Durham) group is adding 16 process Engineers & Scientists in 2010 as part of start up and ongoing manufacturing support. These individuals will partner with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Operations, Automation and Validation as a member of the demonstration team for the new Durham Vaccine Bulk Facility. The Viral VTE team provides technical and validation support for the manufacture of Merck's cell-culture based vaccines at Durham, with the team initially focused on the demonstration of a new bulk facility supporting VARIVAX (Chicken Pox Vaccine) and ZOSTAVAX (Shingles vaccine) manufacturing

Qualifications

While all of our positions require leadership as a solid foundation for success at Merck, our current positions focus on individual contribution and collaboration in areas of the VVTE group such as Technology Transfer, Validation, Capital Project Support, Virology, and Automation Support.

The current opportunities have the follow requirements:

* Engineer (BS degree in Engineering & Science required)
* Staff Engineer (BS degree in Engineering & Science and 2 - 5 years experience in support of manufacturing processes.
* Sr. Engineer (BS degree in Engineering & Science and 5-8 years experience in support of a manufacturing process with some or all of that experience under GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) regulation.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # CHE002338.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:10

Shift (if applicable)
:N/A]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/DURHAM-Process-Engineer-Durham,-NC-Vaccine-Manfuacturing-Start-Up-Job-NC-27701/754654/7546547546542010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDurham, NC, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The role of Operational Coach at Merck's Durham facility is a manufacturing leadership role. The individual in this role provides guidance, cross-functional development and technical expertise to operations and administrative support personnel in various stages of team development responsible for the manufacturing processes. They must become proficient in the use of plant systems to resolve issues affecting equipment performance, to minimize equipment downtime, and to ensure product quality. The individual will anticipate shifting priorities to meet customer needs and will identify the need for new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment to optimize throughput.

This role will support the manufacturing process by providing leadership primarily in the area of sterile component supply. This includes ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality sterilized components and managing scheduling activities to meet that goal.

Employee Development/People Management

* Coaches production employees in an Empowered Culture
* Assists the team with development of objectives and ensures alignment with site goals
* Assesses employee training and development needs, assesses the maturity of the team, and adjusts leadership style to enhance team performance

Line Performance

* Identifies opportunities to optimize throughput and reduce process cycle times
* Facilitates focus on continuous improvement activities
* Oversees coordination of resources to implement suggestions/ideas of merit
* Manages adherence to Merck Production System (MPS) metrics, design standards and performance utilizing downtime tracking, MOE, SMED, and other available lean tools
* Must be able to identify and communicate improvement opportunities and results.

Information Transfer

* Attends departmental and team meetings focused on equipment/process improvement
* Serves as operations representative for technical group discussions
* Participates in Daily Walk Through of IPT (Integrated Process Team), and in plant tours as needed

Compliance

* Completes accountability investigations
* Reviews and approves safety investigations
* Participates in internal and external audits and inspections
* Identifies quality-related trends and facilitates implementation of corrective actions

Financial

* Participates in development of profit plan and forecasting
* Assures IPT headcount is accurate and meets production and company needs
* Determines appropriate work centers/staffing for new products, and provides input into development of capital plans
* Recognizes and investigates opportunities for financial savings

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor Degree in a science-based or engineering field.

Required:

* Minimum 3 years coaching/supervisory experience or position of demonstrated leadership.
* Minimum 4 years experience in a manufacturing role. Preferred is experience in a heavily regulated environment.

Desired:

* Manufacturing experience with high-volume and Lean operations.
* Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem solving skills.
* Strong team skills, including ability to coach/develop work teams, provide training, motivate/empower others, and resolve conflict.
* Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Knowledge of validated cleaning and sterilization cycles

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # MAN000500.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
:1]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/DURHAM-Operations-Coach-Job-NC-27701/753229/7532297532292010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDurham, NC, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Automation Analyst will be a member of the Quality team providing guidance and approval of computer system validation projects. Responsible for effective documentation review and conformance to Merck Manufacturing Standards, Merck Manufacturing Division Quality Policies, and cGMPs for the generation of Quality Assurance Plans, Requirements specifications, Design Specifications, and Test Protocols.

Also responsible for the evaluations of System Life Cycle practices for security and configuration management. Plans and coordinates multiple projects simultaneously.

Duties to include:

* Works in an empowered, self directed culture with some independent decision making and with the input of leadership and colleagues. Will plan, coordinate, and execute multiple projects.
* Maintaining an active dialog and communicating between affected departments and leadership to ensure project progress and milestone success.
* Responsible for effective document review and conformance to Merck Manufacturing Standards, MMD Quality Policies, cGMPs for the generation of Quality Assurance Plans, Requirements specifications, Design Specifications, and Test Protocols
* Coordinating and possibly performing in-process assessments of new systems and period inspections of existing systems.
* Trains user community on the application of best practices and pertinent (Systems Life Cycle) SLC topics.
* Develops site procedures and reviews updates to divisional guidelines.
* Responds to divisional computer validation initiatives and Quality Alerts.
* Responsible for updating and tracking document approval status and updating the Quality Automation Compliance Review / Approval database

Qualifications

Required:

* Bachelor's or Master's in an Engineering, Science or Computer field
* 5 years computer validation, manufacturing or laboratory experience in a regulated environment
* Project management experience

Preferred:

* Experience working with customers understanding concerns and challenges while applying regulatory compliance and company policy guidance and maintaining excellent relationships
* Strong organizational skills
* Knowledge of cGMPs
* Knowledge of System Life Cycle and/or automation

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # QUA002107.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:Yes, 10% of the time

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
:N/A]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/DURHAM-Automation-Analyst-Manufacturing-Quality-Compliance-Job-NC-27701/748459/7484597484592010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDurham, NC, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Senior Automation Analyst will be a senior member of the Quality team providing guidance and approval of computer system validation projects. Responsible for effective documentation review and conformance to Merck Manufacturing Standards, Merck Manufacturing Division Quality Policies, and cGMPs for the generation of Quality Assurance Plans, Requirements specifications, Design Specifications, and Test Protocols.

Also responsible for the evaluations of System Life Cycle practices for security and configuration management. Recommends strategies and solutions for continuous improvement in the business processes supporting SLC computer validation. Plans and coordinates multiple projects simultaneously.

Duties to include:

* Works in an empowered, self directed culture with a great deal of independent decision making in the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple independent projects.
* Maintaining an active dialog and communicating between affected departments and leadership to ensure project progress and milestone success.
* Responsible for effective document review and conformance to Merck Manufacturing Standards, MMD Quality Policies, cGMPs for the generation of Quality Assurance Plans, Requirements specifications, Design Specifications, and Test Protocols
* Coordinating and possibly performing in-process assessments of new systems and period inspections of existing systems.
* Trains user community on the application of best practices and pertinent (Systems Life Cycle) SLC topics.
* Develops site procedures and reviews updates to divisional guidelines.
* Responds to divisional computer validation initiatives and Quality Alerts.
* Responsible for updating and tracking document approval status and updating the Quality Automation Compliance Review / Approval database

Qualifications

Required:

* Bachelor's or Master's in an Engineering, Science or Computer field
* 8 years computer validation, manufacturing or laboratory experience in a regulated environment
* Project management experience
* Experience working with customers understanding concerns and challenges while applying regulatory compliance and company policy guidance and maintaining excellent relationships

Preferred:

* Strong organizational skills
* Knowledge of cGMPs
* Knowledge of System Life Cycle and/or automation

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # QUA002108.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:Yes, 10% of the time

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
:N/A]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/DURHAM-Sr.-Automation-Analyst-Manufacturing-Quality-Compliance-Job-NC-27701/748460/7484607484602010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDurham, NC, US
Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The (Energy Center) Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for the Energy Center operations and will provide maintenance support to the Vaccine Manufacturing Process. The Mechanic will operate all Plant Engineering utility generating equipment located throughout the entire site and take appropriate action to correct Plant Engineering maintenance problems. The mechanic will also be responsible for supporting departmental vision that provides for continuous improvement in all aspects of the operation. The Mechanic identifies and demonstrates a working knowledge of customers and or suppliers and their requirements. Must be able to function in a team-based empowered culture. Extensive industrial experience involving utility systems, with a strong knowledge of steam generation systems, air compressors, chillers, potable water systems, Building Automation Services, and HVAC systems. Knowledge of BAS Systems is preferred.

Major Responsibilities:

• Operate all Plant Engineering Equipment, which includes but not limited to air handling units, chillers, air compressors, boilers, and clean steam and WFI water systems.

• Sets up, adjusts, repairs, and maintains all vaccine process utility equipment

• Performs calibrations and maintains industrial instrumentation standards

• Prepares technical documentation (PMs, CIs, & validation procedures) on as needed basis

• Participate in the establishment of new equipment and the improvement of existing process equipment.

• Provides technical specifications and information to Quality, Manufacturing, Process-Project Engineers, and other MMD requestors

• Maintains Utility equipment by developing/performing PM's, developing/performing instrument calibrations, installing new equipment, completing validation protocols, documenting work using a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) and other duties as requested by the Utility Maintenance Coach.

• Performs preventative maintenance inspections and prepares inspection reports concerning operation of equipment and mechanical condition of equipment.

• Responsible for participating in new equipment installations by interfacing with equipment vendors and recommending spare parts, selecting lubrication processes and assisting process project engineers. Performing initial de-bug and redesign operations to make equipment operable.

• Responsible for performing assignments in conformance with appropriate Regulatory (GMP's) and department Standard Operating Procedures which assure the quality of our products.

This position works on a rotational shift

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma/GED and 7 years maintenance experience with a focus on industrial utility systems management, troubleshooting & repair within an Energy Center environment OR a 2-year technical degree and 5 years maintenance experience with a focus on industrial utility systems management/troubleshooting & repair within an Energy Center environment.

• Proficient in the use and knowledge of PCs (Hardware & Software) including project management, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and Microsoft Windows platform is required.

• BAS (Building Automation System), HVAC, instrumentation, and electrical troubleshooting skills are essential: must possess the skills to be immediately effective in this area

• Must be able to read electrical prints, P&ID's, and understand P&ID control loops

• Extensive industrial experience involving utility system generation, distribution, and control are required, including a strong knowledge of steam, compressed air, refrigeration, and water systems.

• Must have excellent documentation and verbal communication skills

• Must possess the ability to work independently and effectively with peers, and display strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # PRO007739.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


As part of Merck's Durham Center for Vaccine Manufacturing Operations teams, we are seeking highly motivated individuals as Operation Coach. These individuals will lead the manufacturing line operations in one of two Integrated Process Team's (IPT's). The initial focus of most positions are to support start up projects in differing stages of progression. In 2010 the Operations teams will be hiring between many talented individuals for start up as well as ongoing leadership of aseptic GMP regulated vaccine manufacturing.

The Bulk IPT will focus on the demonstration and ongoing manufacture of a new live virus bulk facility supporting Chicken Pox and Shingles Vaccine manufacturing. The Formulation & Filling IPT will focus on the demonstration and ongoing operation for formulation, lyophilization and filling of the MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) Vaccine as well as Chicken Pox and Shingles Vaccines.

The individual in this role provides leadership, cross-functional development and technical expertise to operations and administrative support personnel in various stages of team development in the manufacturing of vaccine products in one of the two IPT's. The technical competencies include prior manufacturing experience with the following processes: upstream (cell culture, fermentation, bioreactors, etc...), downstream purification, automated vial filling and formulation including lyophilization.

Additional responsibilities may include:

Line Performance

* Troubleshoots equipment problems, identifies need for new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment to optimize throughput and reduce process cycle times
* Maintains qualification on all applicable equipment
* Approves IQ/OQ/PQ/CC documents
* Facilitates focus on continuous improvement activities
* Oversees coordination of resources to implement suggestions/ideas of merit
* Manages adherence to Merck Production System (MPS) metrics, design standards and performance utilizing downtime tracking, MOE, SMED, and other available lean tools
* Oversees coordination of preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance and plant shutdown activities
* Participates in Event Management and Renewal

Compliance

* Provides input review and approval for atypical , observation, and process capability investigations;
* Completes bulk accountability investigations;
* Reviews and approves safety investigations;
* Participates in internal and external audits and inspections;
* Identifies quality-related trends and facilitates implementation of corrective actions

Qualifications

Requirements:

* Bachelor degree
* 2-10 years experience in a manufacturing role in an FDA regulated environment
* Direct or indirect leadership experience

Preferred:

* Experience supporting a process involving one of the following: cell culture, purification, formulation, vial filling/lyophilization

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # MAN000288.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


Under the general direction of the Nurse Practitioner/Manager and the medical practice oversight of the Integrated Health Management Physician Consultant, the Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for applying healthcare principles and/or nursing principles to a wide range of health services directed toward promotion of optimum health, prevention and management of work-related injuries and illnesses and acute non-occupational health problems for Merck employees. The successful candidate must demonstrate analytical thinking, customer focus and excellent communication skills. The Nurse Practitioner will be an integral member of the day-to-day operations team in delivering healthcare services onsite.

Primary activities include but are not limited to:

* Utilizes the nursing process as a framework for managing patient care through: assessment of health status, diagnosis, and the development and implementation of appropriate treatment plan.
* Work autonomously and not require a physician be physically present to carry on the clinical duties inclusive of prescription writing. If necessary a physician will be accessible by electronic device at all times for consultative purposes.
* Accurately conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacological agents, patient education, making appropriate referrals to health professional and community agencies. This position will follow the clinical guidelines developed at the jurisdictional level within state collaborative agreement
* Responsible for administering policies and procedures and ensure compliance with Corporate Employee Health guidelines and Federal and State regulations
* Work with Corporate and divisional management, physicians, attorneys, and third party administrators in the facilitation of medical care as well as functionality of Merck employees to ensure they remain healthy and productive
* Assess the need for accommodations of employees that potentially have disabilities through the delivery of programs and policies such as corporate drug and alcohol policy, fitness for duty and certification of absence information

Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree required (Nursing).

Required:

* Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse
* Completion of a formal Nurse Practitioner education program with certification of clinical competency
* At least 1 year of full-time consecutive clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner in both episodic medical care and emergency care
* Certification in CPR with AED use

Desired:

* Certification as Occupational Health Nurse
* Supervisory and health promotion experience

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # BEN000100.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
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Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The role of Operational Coach at Merck's Durham facility is a manufacturing leadership role. The individual in this role provides guidance, cross-functional development and technical expertise to operations and administrative support personnel in various stages of team development in the Cap and Inspection Suite. The Coach will work with a team to run a capper and automated inspection machine working toward daily production goals.

Employee Development/People Management

* Coaches Production Associates in an Empowered Culture
* Assists the team with development of objectives and ensures alignment with site goals
* Assesses employee training and development needs, assesses the maturity of the team, and adjusts leadership style to enhance team performance

Line Performance

* Troubleshoots equipment problems, identifies need for new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment to optimize throughput and reduce process cycle times
* Maintains qualification on all applicable equipment
* Approves IQ/OQ/PQ/CC documents
* Facilitates focus on continuous improvement activities
* Oversees coordination of resources to implement suggestions/ideas of merit
* Manages adherence to Merck Production System (MPS) metrics, design standards and performance utilizing downtime tracking, MOE, SMED, and other available lean tools
* Oversees coordination of preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance and plant shutdown activities
* Participates in Event Management and Renewal

Information Transfer

* Attends departmental and team meetings focused on equipment/process improvement
* Serves as operations representative for technical group discussions
* Participates in Daily Walk Through of IPT (Integrated Process Team), and in plant tours as needed

Compliance

* Provides input review and approval for atypical , observation, and process capability investigations
* Completes accountability investigations
* Reviews and approves safety investigations
* Participates in internal and external audits and inspections
* Identifies quality-related trends and facilitates implementation of corrective actions

Financial

* Participates in development of profit plan and EAs;
* Reviews and oversees charges
* Assures IPT headcount is accurate and meets production and company needs
* Determines appropriate work centers/staffing for new products, and provides input into development of capital plans

Qualifications

Required:

* Minimum 2 years coaching/supervisory experience.
* Minimum 4 years experience in a manufacturing role in an FDA regulated environment
* Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science field

Asset:

* Manufacturing experience with automated vial capping and/or inspection equipment

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # MAN000389.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
:1st]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/Operations-Coach-Cap-26-Inspect-Production-Leader-Job/677396/6773966773962010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDurham, NC, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The role of Operational Coach at Merck's Durham facility is a manufacturing leadership role. The individual in this role provides guidance, cross-functional development and technical expertise to operations and administrative support personnel in various stages of team development responsible for the Lyophilization process. The Coach will support Associates in the loading and unloading of filled vials into the lyophilization cabinet for freeze drying. Additional responsibilities include CIP & SIP (clean & steam in place) steps for sterilization of equipment.

Employee Development/People Management

* Coaches Production Associates in an Empowered Culture
* Assists the team with development of objectives and ensures alignment with site goals
* Assesses employee training and development needs, assesses the maturity of the team, and adjusts leadership style to enhance team performance

Line Performance

* Troubleshoots equipment problems, identifies need for new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment to optimize throughput and reduce process cycle times
* Maintains qualification on all applicable equipment
* Approves IQ/OQ/PQ/CC documents
* Facilitates focus on continuous improvement activities
* Oversees coordination of resources to implement suggestions/ideas of merit
* Manages adherence to Merck Production System (MPS) metrics, design standards and performance utilizing downtime tracking, MOE, SMED, and other available lean tools
* Oversees coordination of preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance and plant shutdown activities
* Participates in Event Management and Renewal

Information Transfer

* Attends departmental and team meetings focused on equipment/process improvement
* Serves as operations representative for technical group discussions
* Participates in Daily Walk Through of IPT (Integrated Process Team), and in plant tours as needed

Compliance

* Provides input review and approval for atypical , observation, and process capability investigations
* Completes accountability investigations
* Reviews and approves safety investigations
* Participates in internal and external audits and inspections
* Identifies quality-related trends and facilitates implementation of corrective actions

Financial

* Participates in development of profit plan and EAs;
* Reviews and oversees charges
* Assures IPT headcount is accurate and meets production and company needs
* Determines appropriate work centers/staffing for new products, and provides input into development of capital plans

Qualifications

Required:

* Minimum 2 years coaching/supervisory experience.
* Minimum 4 years experience in a manufacturing role in an FDA regulated environment
* Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science field

Asset:

* Manufacturing experience with automated vial capping and/or inspection equipment

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # MAN000390.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
:Other (see Work Schedule)]]>http://www.merck-jobs.com/job/DURHAM-Operations-Coach-Lyophilization-Production-Lead-Job-NC-27701/681744/6817446817442010-04-11Merck Experiencedfull-timeUSDstarting0BSDurham, NC, US
Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Material Management Specialist supports the Vaccine Manufacturing Facility (VMF) at Merck's Durham location through various means of shipping, receiving and other warehouse responsibilities such as checking all indirect material receipts/shipments and completes necessary related documentation; input required data in computer system; deliver receipts to requisitioned or to designated area; prepare material for shipment and verify accompanying documentation; receive a variety of incoming materials; transports material to floor/rack storage using lift truck; processes returned material to storage; load trailer with finished goods; maintain supermarkets in various buildings.

Major Responsibilities:

* Receive materials including LVV (Live Virus Vaccine) bulks which includes performing goods receipt in SAP, verification of PO (purchase order), performing label checks and reviewing critical parameters, movement of material to storage location and performing associated transactions in SAP, movement of tailgate samples; initiate APR if necessary.
* Move materials for sampling in weigh /dispense area which includes reviewing Quality Trigger Report, performing move transaction in SAP, move materials to weigh /dispense area. Move finished product to warehouse freezer to and from manufacturing area and perform move transaction in SAP.
* Maintain supermarkets in MMSF and VMF; Review kanban signal and perform the appropriate goods movement
* Pick items not maintained in supermarkets based on workorder received in SAP and maintain warehouse in good condition applying 5S as appropriate
*
Support continuous improvement through active participation in APRs, change controls , and Kaizen events as appropriate.

Please Note: Successful candidates will be required to work a 12 hour rotational shift including second shift hours

Qualifications

Required:

* High School Diploma or GED
* A minimum of one year SAP experience is required.
* 2 years shipping/receiving experience in a Pharma/cGMP warehouse using stand-up narrow aisle and sit-down lift truck.
* Use of Calculator, computer terminal , material handling equipment (walker and rider-type lift trucks), two and four wheel hand trucks, stretch wrap machine and miscellaneous material handling equipment.
* Skilled use of basic computer systems with good working knowledge of Windows desired.
* Individual must be willing to work independently with little supervision.
* Must have strong mathematical skills, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and good communication skills.
* Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule which requires last minute overtime (daily or weekend) and second or third shift to support warehouse operations.
* May involve some heavy lifting, outdoor work, temperature variations, and exposure to grease dirt, etc. Shift work may be required.

Asset:

* Experience with shipping/receiving imports and exports and preparing the proper paperwork for these activities.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # MAT000100.

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Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for providing instrumentation and controls support for the vaccine operations areas (weigh/dispense, media, stabilizer/prep, thaw/pool, filling, capping/inspection, etc.) located in aseptic and clean room environments. The instrument technician works within a team to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Evaluates instrumentation performance, completes calculations, and resolves deviations. Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventative maintenance (PM) plans/calibration procedures, as required. Follows proper procedures for maintaining equipment, supplies and facilities in a clean room environment. Responsible for written documentation of activities. Actively supports, participates and embraces an empowered team culture including significant interaction with Quality, Technical Operations, Engineering and other support groups.

Must be flexible to perform all of the following functions and other tasks as needed:

o Design, assembly, installation, adjustment, testing, cleaning, calibration, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of plant instrumentation and electronic systems such as controllers, transmitters, indicators, plant and laboratory analyzers, and weighing systems

o Perform on-going maintenance of aseptic/clean room area

o Follow instructions for completion of job tasks.

o Complete written documentation of work performed.

o Provide training to other site personnel

o Flexible schedule required to support start-up activities

o Responsible for working as part of an empowered team to achieve site mission, vision and goals through:

o Efficient and safe operation of equipment

o Compliance with current good manufacturing procedures(cGMP), safety and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines

o Effective communication

The successful candidate for this position will work day light hours in the beginning of his/her employment however it will be required to move to a non-day light shift position on a regular basis. You must be willing to be able to work in this capacity.

Qualifications

Required:

* High School Diploma or GED
* Effective calibration/troubleshooting skills
* Ability to communicate and work in a highly effective team environment
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
* Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
* Operation/use of general hand and power tools, instruments and testing apparatus common to the electronic and instrumentation fields
* Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, PLC ladder logic, etc

Asset:

* Experience in aseptic or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment
* Ability to work with and troubleshoot computer control equipment, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # PRO007495.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-NC-Durham

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The position will require cross training of other basic patient services within Health Services under the supervision of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, and/or physician.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Provide activities related to the front desk associate, i.e. answering telephones, making appointments, filing, copying and other related duties.
* Perform medical activities to ensure state and federal compliance, e.g. vision, spirometry and audiometry surveillance.
* Perform medical activities related to employee/patient flow within the Health Services department including preliminary triage, electronic medical record data entry, vitals signs, blood draw, specimen collection, specimen, assist with medical provider exams and other procedures requiring assistance of healthcare providers.
* Performs varied assignments requiring analytical ability, independent judgment and problem solving skills.
* Communication skills must be at a level to effectively interact with internal/external clients to maintain workflow.
* May be called upon to assist with special projects within the Health Services department
* Work will require the coordination and performance of multiple tasks.

Hours will be variable and range between 7am and 7pm (40 hour week).

Qualifications

Education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent required

Required:

* Computer skills (Word, Outlook) required..
* Operation of other peripheral devices (ie, audiometer, spirometer, ECG) required.
* Clinical care experience with at least 1 year of healthcare/patient care experience including but not limited to drawing blood, vital signs, recording medical history, ECGs, prepare specimens, etc. Medical Assistant Certification can be substituted for 1 year work experience.
* Fundamental secretarial/clerical abilities required.
* Professional communication skills and ability to work in a team required.

Desired:

* Excel and PowerPoint preferred.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # BEN000101.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


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Primary Location
:US-NC-Wilson

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
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Description

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers.

Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer in the area of controlled release technology to join the Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology (PCT) group based out of West Point, PA.

PCT is responsible for commercialization of new pharmaceutical processes from Phase IIb through launch and transfer to supply. Activities include process development, scale-up and optimization, interfacing with network of facilities for product manufacturing and subsequent optimization, validation and filing documentation, and transfer to supply network.

Reporting to a Sr. Director of PCT, the person in this role will have the opportunity to:

* Perform product and process development of solid pharmaceutical products including studying the critical attributes of critical excipients impacting controlled release.
* Serve as a technical expert representing PCT in the area of controlled release technology by interacting with Pharmaceutical R&D during all phases of development and transfer.
* Work with the Sr. Director of PCT in optimizing and executing to the groups controlled release strategy.
* Develop, compile, and execute training in the area of controlled release technology for PCT.
* Participate in project teams or working group member representing PCT for project implementation.
* Develop robust and scalable manufacturing processes while minimizing time to product launch.
* Identify and implement process improvements to reduce overall product cost structure (eg. Product cost, cycle time).
* Prepare material for clinical trials through launch by collaborating with internal and external network of pilot plant and manufacturing facilities.
* Design and execute validation lots and develop appropriate regulatory filing documents.
* Develop and maintain process / product knowledge and subsequent transfer to long term product supply network.
* Evaluate & develop new technologies related to pharmaceutical processing.
* Travel to research and manufacturing/installation/demonstration sites as required.
* Oversee management of a few direct reports.
* Learn new skills while developing your career.

Qualifications

Education:

* BS, MS or PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering/Science or Pharmaceutics with a minimum of 8 years post-bachelors degree experience in Technical Operations, Process Development, or related experience (Ph.D., 4 years or more experience required).

Required:

* At least 3 years of experience in the formulation/development and technology transfer of controlled release dosage forms.
* Strong Chemical Engineering skills with a desire to perform hands-on work including design and execution of experiments at both pilot scale and during scale up.
* Thorough understanding of polymer chemistry and other materials along with their impact on drug release.


Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose - bringing Merck's finest achievements to people around the world.


We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck's retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # ENG002042.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Our work is someone's hope. Join us.


Where patients come first - Merck

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Primary Location
:US-PA-West Point

Employee Status
:Regular

Number of Openings
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Description

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.


The Senior Software Developer (Application Service Senior Analyst) will lead development efforts around data analysis and data browsing for scientists at the Merck San Francisco site (Sirna Therapeutics Inc.). The Sr. Developer will provide laboratory automation and data integration needs for Sirna clients, which may include the following activities:

* Identifying and analyzing business needs, and creating business case justifications and requirements documents.
* Preparing documentation for development of software, including design specification and user manuals.
* Serving as the technical developer and engineer for software project integrations, from concept to implementation, that integrate high-throughput data with Analyst workflows and corporate data repositories. Examples include supporting high-throughput automated screening processes and modifying web interfaces for displaying/integrating data.
* Writing small applications to meet local data analysis needs
* Configuring LIMS applications to meet workflow needs
* Managing 2 Full Time Employees
* Managing contractors or outsource as needed to complete software pipeline projects.
* Becoming an expert in the standard set of tools used at Merck Research Labs for optimizing data analysis and workflow (e.g. Spotfire, Pipeline Pilot)
* Continuously improving, updating, learning and applying new skills to keep pace with prevailing industry trends and new technologies

Position is located at our Sirna Therapeutics San Francisco, CA site: http://www.sirna.com/

Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement: A Bachelor's Degree is required. A concentration in Software Engineering or IT preferred.

Required Experience and Skills

* A minimum 5 years industry experience supporting laboratory automation or high-throughput screening operations
* The individual must be aware of standard approaches to lab automation and data integration, be knowledgeable in technologies and approaches to software development and engineering, and demonstrate a proven aptitude for working with complex data workflows, the ability to simplify complex processes or problems, and deliver simple and robust solutions.
* Hands-on expert level experience in modeling data using Oracle databases, and in Oracle 10g, PL/SQL database development.
* Experience in developing applications using C#/VB.NET, and in writing R scripts.
* Extensive experience in web and client-server software development, and systems lifecycle, and in using XML
* Excellent written & oral communication skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

* Software development in the drug discovery area of a pharmaceutical or biotech lab preferred.
* Pipeline Pilot, Spotfire, or other similar tools
* LIMS configurations, specifically Graphlogic LIMS
* Applications controlling laboratory instruments
* Knowledge of life sciences and drug discovery processes

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition ENG002146.

Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.


Search Firm Representatives

Please Read Carefully:

Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Primary Location
:US-CA-San Francisco

Employee Status
:Regular

Travel
:No

Number of Openings
:1

Shift (if applicable)
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