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Scientist Engineer
Job
Merck
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West Point,
Pennsylvania
Job Code - CHE002099
Position - FULL TIME
Job First Active on: Sunday, November 01, 2009
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Scientist Engineer
Part of the Global Vaccine Technology & Engineering (GVTE) organization, Viral Vaccine Technology & Engineering (VVTE) is seeking a highly motivated individual to partner with Operations, Merck Research Laboratories (MRL), Quality Operations, Bio-Sterile Validation and the Regulatory groups to support the manufacture of bulk varicella vaccine. The bulk varicella product is used to produce VARIVAX, PROQUAD and ZOSTAVAX, Merck's vaccines for chickenpox, mumps-measles-rubella-chickenpox and shingles. With ZOSTAVAX being the only vaccine on the market for shingles and VARIVAX and PROQUAD being two important childhood vaccines, these products are key for both Merck and worldwide health.
The Engineer (Deviation Management 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 implementation of SAP through the support of the Quality Notifications module.
REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS: Scientist Engineer
Education Minimum Requirement: B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Biological Sciences
Desired Experience and Skills - 1 Year or greater of relevant experience. Strong technical problem-solving abilities; Proven written and verbal communication skills. Strong collaboration skills.
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.
To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition #CHE002099. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
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