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$45k – $84k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Singapore)
Employment
Full-Time
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Merck & Co. is an American pharmaceutical company founded in 1891 as the United States arm of the German firm Merck and made independent after the First World War, trading as MSD outside the United States and Canada. Its portfolio is dominated by the immuno-oncology drug Keytruda, alongside vaccines such as Gardasil and Vaxneuvance, hospital acute care products, and a large animal health business covering livestock and companion animals. The company is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and spends a very large share of revenue on research into oncology, infectious disease and cardiometabolic therapies.

Job Description

The position of Associate Specialist in Value Stream (VSM) Laboratory will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance within our organization.

In this role, you will be responsible for all or subset of the key responsibilities below:

  • Perform analytical testing intermediates and finished drug substances/ products according to approved procedures.

  • Participate in analytical method transfer/ validation/ verification, new product introduction and equipment qualification.

  • Assist in conducting laboratory investigations and ensure effective implementation of related actions within the agreed timeframe.

  • Provide inputs for the development and revision of Analytical Standards, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and other GMP documents.

  • Maintain proper laboratory housekeeping and ensure inspection readiness.

  • Execute quality and laboratory improvement initiatives and other special projects

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in science Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering or proven relevant experience

  • 0 to 3 years of applied professional work experience in the Quality Laboratory

Personal Qualities

  • Leadership skills and ability to influence/ collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.

Senior Chemical Technician (WDA) - 2 years contract

  • Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).

  • Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Method Transfer, Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Testing, Bioburden Testing, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Cleaning Equipment, Clinical Testing, Data Analysis, Equipment Qualification, Karl Fischer Titrations, Lab Maintenance, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Maintenance, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Protocols, Laboratory Quality Control, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Safety {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills:

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

11/30/2026

*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.

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