Jobs in Elkton, VA
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2027 Future Talent Program - Elkton Manufacturing Intern
Merck
Elkton, VA
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2027 Future Talent Program - Elkton Manufacturing Co-op
Merck
Elkton, VA
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Assoc. Dir., Safety & Environment
Merck
Elkton, VA
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Senior Specialist, Operations - (Drug Product)
Merck
Elkton, VA
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Senior Specialist, Operations - (API)
Merck
Elkton, VA
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Manager, Operations - (Turnaround/Changeover)
Merck
Elkton, VA
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Associate Specialist, Security
Merck
Elkton, VA
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Associate Director, Technical Operations - Small Molecule Drug Product
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $142,400 – $224,100
This role leads technical operations for a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site producing oral solid dose medications, overseeing process scale-up, technology transfer, and commercial production. It suits experienced pharmaceutical engineers and process specialists ready to manage manufacturing transitions from development to market while building team leadership capabilities.
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Senior Process Engineer, Technical Operations - Small Molecule Drug Substance
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $117,000 – $184,200
A senior technical role leading small molecule drug substance manufacturing at a new U.S. facility, responsible for process ownership from design through commercial production. Suits experienced process engineers ready to drive technical excellence and guide technology transfers in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical setting.
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Associate Director, Technical Operations - Small Molecule Drug Substance
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $142,400 – $224,100
Lead technical operations for small molecule drug manufacturing at a newly built U.S. site, overseeing process scale-up, technology transfer, and commercial production of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Suited to experienced pharmaceutical process engineers seeking to drive operational excellence and build manufacturing capability from startup through commercialization.
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Senior Process Engineer, Technical Operations – Small Molecule Drug Product (Spray Drying)
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $117,000 – $184,200
A senior technical role leading spray drying and drug product intermediate manufacturing at a biopharmaceutical facility, suitable for experienced process engineers ready to own particle engineering and scale-up from technology transfer through commercial production.
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Senior Process Engineer, Technical Operations – Small Molecule Drug Product (Oral Solid Dose)
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $117,000 – $184,200
This role leads the technical operations for oral solid dose tablet manufacturing at a biopharmaceutical facility, supporting everything from equipment design and commissioning through commercial production. It suits experienced process engineers in pharmaceutical manufacturing who want to own tablet and coating processes at scale and drive operational improvements in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
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Director, Operations - Pharm Ops
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $173,200 – $272,600
This director-level role leads pharmaceutical operations and team development at a new small-molecule manufacturing site, balancing site ramp-up and long-term operational excellence. The position suits experienced operations leaders with strong regulatory and manufacturing backgrounds who can build organizational culture and drive continuous improvement.
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Director, Operations - API
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $173,200 – $272,600
Lead the operational and technical strategy for a new small molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing facility's API production, overseeing site ramp-up, team development, and the establishment of operating systems from the ground up. This role suits experienced manufacturing leaders with deep expertise in regulated environments who are energized by building high-performing organizations and driving operational excellence during critical growth phases.
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Senior Specialist, Operations - (Spray Drying)
Merck
Elkton, VA
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Director, Technical Operations (Small Molecule Drug Substance)
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $173,200 – $272,600
A director-level role leading technical operations for small molecule drug manufacturing at a U.S. biopharmaceutical facility. The position combines hands-on expertise in process engineering, scale-up, and manufacturing with people leadership to drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across a growing site.
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Director, Technical Operations (Small Molecule Drug Product)
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $173,200 – $272,600
A director-level technical operations role leading small molecule drug manufacturing at a biopharmaceutical facility, responsible for process excellence, technology transfer, regulatory compliance, and building high-performing teams. This position suits experienced manufacturing leaders who combine deep process expertise with the ability to drive organizational transformation across a regulated environment.
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Process Engineer, Technical Operations - Small Molecule Drug Substance
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $87,300 – $137,400
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.
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Associate Process Engineer, Technical Operations - Small Molecule Drug Substance
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $71,900 – $113,200
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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