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Merck

Process Engineer, Technical Operations - Small Molecule Drug Substance

Merck

Elkton, VA · full time

$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.

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

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