Associate Process Engineer, Technical Operations - Small Molecule Drug Substance
Merck · Elkton, VA
CMCFull-time$72k–$113kCompany career page
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Role summary
Associate Process Engineer supporting small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing at a U.S. facility. The role encompasses process design, technology transfer, validation, and commercial manufacturing, with emphasis on operational excellence and continuous improvement in a cGMP environment.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline
- 1–4+ years' experience in API manufacturing, process development, or pharmaceutical environment
- Exposure to API processing operations and scale-up activities
- Understanding of cGMP manufacturing and regulatory expectations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimization
What you'll be doing
- Support capital project team with facility design, commissioning, qualification, and startup readiness
- Own assigned process equipment and manufacturing processes; analyze process data for troubleshooting
- Execute technology transfers for new products and processes; partner with commercialization sites
- Identify and implement improvements in process robustness, product quality, and plant performance
- Ensure cGMP compliance, support batch documentation, deviation investigations, and regulatory readiness
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