Associate Process Engineer, Technical Operations - Small Molecule Drug Substance
MerckElkton, VA · full time · Junior
$71,900 – $113,200
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What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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