Merck & Co. Inc.

Elkton, VA, 22827, USA

      DescriptionMerck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health.  As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. The Sr. Engineer will support the Primaxin process. Primaxin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection. There are two areas of the process in which this position may support. Primaxin is produced in a bulk sterile powder form and it is then filled/finished into vials. Merck's Elkton, Virginia facility is searching for individuals with prior chemical or mechanical process engineering background and education to join this team in both a process support role as well as a capital project capacity to support the existing process as well as a new building all related to the Primaxin product.   Primary activities include (but are not limited to):
Develop, design, construct, validate or operate aseptic processes and facilities using new or existing technologies for a sterile environment. Provide leadership for troubleshooting and efficiently resolving manufacturing problems. Effectively develop and implement corrective actions to unplanned (atypical) manufacturing events to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of sterile products. Development of sound scientific justification for planned material and process and equipment changes. Maintenance of working relationships with MMD (Merck Manufacturing Division) sites and with architectural and engineering firms, construction management firms, outside vendors, and state and federal agencies (FDA/OSHA/EPA) with whom Merck interfaces.

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