$87,300 – $137,400
Listed on Merck’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role supports the design, commissioning, and commercial manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients at a new small-molecule drug substance facility, involving process scale-up, technology transfer, and continuous improvement. It suits engineers or chemists with 2–5+ years in API manufacturing or process development who want hands-on technical experience bringing new medicines to production.
Our summary, not Merck’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Chemical Engineering
- Data Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Optimization
- Project Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Writing
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What they ask for
Required
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline
- 2–5+ years experience in API manufacturing, process development, or pharmaceutical environment
- Exposure to API processing operations and scale-up
- Understanding of cGMP manufacturing and regulatory expectations
- Analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to analyze data and make sound technical decisions
- Effective communication and collaboration across functions
Nice to have
- PhD (may offset experience requirement)
- Experience in process support or development
- Experience in technology transfer
- Experience in manufacturing operations