QC Instrument Specialist
Merck · Wilmington (biotech), DE
QualityFull-time$87k–$137kCompany career page
The apply link worked recently (not employer-confirmed).
Role summary
Merck seeks a QC Instrument Specialist to support the start-up and ongoing operation of a new biotech manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Delaware. The role involves procuring, commissioning, qualifying, and managing analytical instrumentation while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related scientific discipline
- Minimum 2 years industry experience in regulated laboratory environments
- Experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC/UPLC, plate readers, mass spectrometers
- Familiarity with instrument qualification protocols and calibration principles
- Knowledge of GMP environments and quality management systems
- Experience with laboratory information systems and data management tools
- Strong attention to detail, documentation practices, and troubleshooting capabilities
What you'll be doing
- Support procurement, installation, and coordination of laboratory instrumentation with vendors and stakeholders
- Develop and execute instrument commissioning and qualification protocols with supporting documentation
- Perform ongoing maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle management of analytical instruments
- Support quality system documentation including SOPs, deviations, and change controls in compliance with cGMP
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support training on instrument operation and maintenance
Privacy & handoff
This role links to Merck's own application system. RoleLantern records your interest and checks the link, but the application happens on the employer's site and status updates may not come back to us. Clicking apply does not mark you as applied automatically.