Associate Specialist, Engineering (BTS - Biotechnology and Solutions)
Merck · Elkhorn, NE
OtherFull-time$72k–$113kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck seeks an Associate Specialist in Engineering for vaccine and biologics process development and production support. The role involves supporting bioreactor operations, executing lab experiments, maintaining facilities, and collaborating across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and R&D teams in a biotechnology manufacturing environment.
What they're looking for
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on approach
- Experience in bioprocess scale-up and vaccine manufacturing (preferred)
- Knowledge of GMP requirements and USDA regulations (preferred)
- Understanding of statistics for process monitoring and control (preferred)
What you'll be doing
- Support small, medium, and large-scale bioreactor operations and runs
- Execute lab experiments and assays following appropriate protocols
- Organize and maintain biotechnology labs and inventory using 5S methodology
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on manufacturing, development, and research studies
- Learn and apply bioprocessing principles including design of experiment and data analytics
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