Specialist, Quality
Merck · West Point, PA · 1 mo ago
Quality Assurance$87k–$137k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manages stability studies for vaccine and pharmaceutical products, including sample handling and receipt, sample labeling, managing sample chain of custody, protocol creation, study builds, and study closeouts.
- Collaborates with partner sites and labs to coordinate sample shipment and receipt.
- Reviews annual stability reviews for licensed products for accuracy.
- Addresses and provides timely responses to product or project inquiries.
- Maintains GMP documentation per company policies and procedures.
- Supports deviation management for events related to stability operations or testing of stability samples.
- Supports implementation of corrective actions.
- Responds to early warning limit excursions.
- Authors or revises local Standard Operating Procedures.
- Effectively utilizes applicable computer applications, including Laboratory Information Management System, Microsoft Word, Excel, and statistical software applications.
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biological science, pharmacy, or a related science or engineering field.
- Preferred experience:
- Prior experience in laboratory, technical services, manufacturing, regulatory, or other quality positions.
- Experience with vaccines, biologics, and/or devices.
- Working knowledge of analytical methods, manufacturing processes, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance.
Skills
- Adaptability
- Aseptic Manufacturing
- Biologics
- Biology
- cGMP Compliance
- Chemistry
- Data Analysis
- Decision Making
- Deviation Management
- Documentation Review
- Document Management
- FDA Regulations
- GMP Documentation
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
- Laboratory Management
- Laboratory Operations
- Laboratory Quality Control
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Quality Auditing
- Quality Control Systems
- Quality Inspections
- Quality Operations
Pay
The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 – $137,400.00, with eligibility for an annual bonus and long‑term incentive where applicable.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and other healthcare insurance benefits for employee and family.
- Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan.
- Paid holidays.
- Vacation time.
- Compassionate and sick days.
Employment Details
- Employee Status: Regular
- Relocation: No relocation assistance
- Visa Sponsorship: Not provided
- Travel Requirements: No travel required
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Not applicable
- Shift: 1st – Day
- Valid Driving License: Required
- Hazardous Materials: Not applicable