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Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.\nOur singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.\nSpecialist, Bioprocess Engineer\nJoin Us in Shaping the Future of Animal Health\nAs a BioTechnology Solutions (BTS) Specialist and manufacturing process engineer, you will be part of a world-class team within Animal Health, contributing directly to the production of veterinary products that improve animal health and welfare globally.\nThe Specialist in the BTS Americas Strategic Projects team supports regional vaccine manufacturing technology assessments, transfers and associated technical activities. This individual contributor partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, Regulatory Affairs, Production Planning, Global Engineering Solutions and other stakeholders to help ensure compliant, efficient transfer execution and stable process performance at receiving sites. The role contributes to knowledge management implementation in the region, supports technical risk assessments and mitigation actions, and assists with post-transfer monitoring and continuous improvement. The Specialist may support onboarding/training activities and will escalate complex issues to senior team members as appropriate.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport vaccine technology transfers by preparing technical inputs and documentation, coordinating readiness activities, and assisting during execution and start-up at receiving sites.\nContribute to technical risk assessments and mitigation by gathering data, supporting fit-gap evaluations, and helping implement agreed action plans prior to transfer runs.\nSupport cross-functional technical workstreams/projects that enable transfer success and improve process performance, escalating risks/issues when needed.\nSupport regional knowledge management implementation for assigned processes by maintaining transfer packages, playbooks, lessons learned, and best practices; coordinate updates and promote consistent adoption across sites.\nAssist with post-transfer process robustness through monitoring/trending, troubleshooting support, and participation in investigations and continuous improvement in partnership with sites and Quality.\nContribute to training and onboarding by maintaining training materials and delivering selected training modules, as assigned.\nDeliver compliant technical documentation and communication by drafting/reviewing protocols, reports, summaries, and trackers aligned with quality, regulatory, and internal governance expectations.\nJob Requirements:\nEducation (Minimum)\nBachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related life science/engineering field. \nRequired Experience and Skills\nMinimum of 2 years experience in biopharmaceutical, antigen, or vaccine manufacturing, bioprocess engineering, process development, or technology transfer.\nWorking knowledge of upstream, downstream, fill-finish and lyophilization bioprocessing operations and fundamentals of process parameters definition and control strategies.\nExperience working in a regulated (GxP) environment with strong attention to documentation and data integrity.\nDemonstrated ability to support technical problem solving, investigations, and basic risk management tools (e.g., FMEA or similar).\nStrong collaboration skills in cross-functional teams; ability to communicate clearly and escalate effectively.\nContinuous improvement mindset with good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.\nPreferred Experience and Skills\nExposure to process characterization, scale-up/scale-down concepts, and process robustness monitoring.\nFamiliarity with USDA regulatory expectations, related to technology transfers of antigens and vaccines.\nStrong technical writing skills and comfort presenting technical content to diverse stakeholders.\nExperience supporting project teams and delivering to timeline milestones and critical goals in a matrixed environment.\nAbility to prioritize, focus on and obtain business results.\nSchedule Requirements\nAble to work first shift, Monday through Friday as base schedule.\nOff-shift coverage may be required based on manufacturing/transfer activities.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe seek individuals who:\nDemonstrate execution excellence through effective problem-solving and critical thinking.\nEmbrace an entrepreneurial mindset, taking initiative and ownership of their work.\nAdapt with agility and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.\nUphold a safety-first mindset, ensuring the well-being of themselves and their colleagues.\nWhy Join Us?\nBe part of a transformative team that will shape the future of animal health.\nWork in a region renowned for its skilled workforce, strategic location, and robust infrastructure.\nContribute to cutting-edge research and manufacturing of large-molecule vaccines and biologic products.\nHelp us meet a growing global demand for our portfolio of animal health solutions \nRequired Skills:\nAccountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Applied Mathematics, Business Agility, Cell Culture Process Development, Collaboration, Communication, Competency Management, Construction Cost Estimating, Cross-Functional Project Management, Data Analysis, Engineering Standards, Enterprise Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Estimation and Planning, Group Dynamics, Knowledge Management, Leading Project Teams, Maintenance Supervision, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Quality Control, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Product Development {+ 9 more}Preferred Skills:\nCurrent Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:\nOur company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Asa federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:\nEEOC Know Your Rights\nEEOC GINA Supplement\nWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.\nLearn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts\nThe primary location for this posting is:\nUSA - Kansas - De SotoWhere required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.\nThe salary range for the primary location of this role is:\n$87,300.00 - $137,400.00This 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.\nWe 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.\nAdditional 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.\nAdditional location(s) Compensation Information:\nSan Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos 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\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & 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.\nEmployee Status:\nRegularRelocation:\nDomesticVISA Sponsorship:\nNoTravel Requirements:\n10%Flexible Work Arrangements:\nHybridShift:\n1st - DayValid Driving License:\nYesHazardous Material(s):\nn/aJob Posting End Date:\n10/31/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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