Rahway, New Jersey, United States
Onsite
Job Description
Role Summary:
The Senior Specialist, based at our Rahway, New Jersey site, reports to the Technical Director with focus on Process Design, Execution and Startup for Small Molecule High Potency/API/Containment Projects. With a large volume and variety of capital project work in GES, this position will also afford future opportunities to be exposed to multiple business areas. This may include Large Molecule Biologics/Vaccines/Sterile both for Human Health and Animal Health. The initial assignment for this role will be to support the execution phase of the MACS project in Rahway.
The Senior Specialist will participate on a high performing team responsible for implementation of capital project scope and technical startup that support our company's business objectives. Under the direction of a Process Lead or Technical Director, the Senior Specialist will be responsible for planning, design, and implementation of capital projects.
The individual collaborates with Integrated Project Team members (e.g. Operations, Project Management, Technology, Maintenance, Automation and Safety), Engineering Firms and Vendors to progress deliverables.
The Senior Specialist will exhibit strong leadership, interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills, decision making, the ability to guide global work, and provides guidance to team members. The candidate should have a strong understanding of the line of business, understand Lean design and delivery, have the ability to implement standard work, and be able to lead technical areas and capital projects from an end to end perspective.
The candidate should have a strong understanding of equipment and facility design, safety practices, standards, operations, maintenance, and industry regulations.
Primary responsibilities:
Percent of Travel: Position is project-based, requiring on-site support 5 days per week. Flexibility with travel up to 50% and work location is also required based on project need; assignments may require short term travel assignments.
Why is this a compelling position for a dynamic and ambitious Process Engineering professional to consider?
Education Minimum Requirement:
Required Experience and Skills:
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Change Control Processes, Customer-Oriented, Deviation Management, Engineering Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Maintenance Engineering, Manufacturing Process Validation, Process Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Technical Support, Technical TransferPreferred Skills:
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The primary location for this posting is:
USA - New Jersey - RahwayWhere required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.
The salary range for the primary location of this role is:
$117,000.00 - $184,200.00This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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.
Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
50%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aJob Posting End Date:
10/29/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
