# Associate Process Engineer, Technical Operations - Small Molecule Drug Substance

Hiring organization: [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/dd56205e-08cc-478d-a54a-8c5373a915f3

Listed on Merck's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Junior
- Location: Elkton, VA
- Salary: 71900 – 113200 USD per year

## Summary

This role supports the design, commissioning, and commercial operation of a small-molecule drug manufacturing facility, with early focus on capital projects and technology transfer before moving into routine production support. It suits engineers with some pharmaceutical manufacturing experience who want to grow expertise in API processes while contributing to operational improvements at a U.S.-based site.

_Our summary, not Merck's wording._

## Skills named

Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis, Process Engineering, Process Validation, Root Cause Analysis

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline
- 1–4+ years in API manufacturing, process development, or pharmaceutical environment
- Understanding of cGMP manufacturing and regulatory expectations
- Experience with API processing operations and scale-up

## Nice to have

- Process support or development experience
- Technology transfer experience
- Manufacturing operations experience

Apply on Merck's site: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/USA---Virginia---Elkton/Associate-Process-Engineer--Technical-Operations---Small-Molecule-Drug-Substance_R405918-1