Job Description

The West Point, PA campus is our Company's largest vaccine manufacturing facility, employing over 2000 individuals. This facility is dedicated to manufacturing bulk and final dosage forms for all our company's vaccine products and is expanding to meet future vaccine demands.

The Building 50 Live Virus Vaccine Filling Facility Project team is seeking a motivated individual to join as an Associate Operations Specialist. This position will focus on supporting the start-up of a new vaccine filling and lyophilization facility at the West Point site. The Facility start-up will include design, commissioning, equipment qualification and live virus vaccine drug product process demonstration in support of facility licensure.

The Associate Specialist, Operations will be an energetic team member with strong problem solving and collaboration skills responsible for partnering with multiple functions to execute facility startup and operational readiness on 1st Shift. The role will primarily involve supporting process development work and shakedowns, writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), managing executional workstreams such as sample management and delivery, and providing administrative support to ensure operational readiness. Key Responsibilities of the role include:

Support Process Development and Shakedown initiatives while developing subject matter expertise on processes and equipment as required.
Write, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other documentation to support manufacturing operations.
Manage executional workstreams, including sample management and communication plans, to ensure timely and efficient operations.
Assist in training on processing equipment and support commercialization activities as required.
Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with safety and environmental practices, cGMPs, and SOPs in the work area.
Support the development and implementation of standardized work and process tools.
Participate in training efforts for employees and assist in the qualification of equipment and facilities.
Contribute to the examination of operational issues from various perspectives (safety, compliance, process) to help identify root causes and solutions.
Assist in the preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions and inspections.

Qualifications:

Required:

Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Problem solving abilities

Preferred:

Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment or other heavily regulated industries (e.g., FDA, military, nuclear).
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.
Background in Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Execution
Willingness to support off-shift work as needed.

Minimum Required Education, Experience and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or another technical field OR
High School Diploma/GED with two (2) years of relevant experience in manufacturing or military service AND willing and able to work off-shifts and weekends as needed

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The salary range for this role is

$70,500.00 - $110,900.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Equipment Set Up, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Machinery Operation, Manufacturing Operations, Process Optimization, Production Planning, Production Scheduling, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Teamwork, Technical Problem-Solving

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/10/2025

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