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This work will support pipeline and commercial products by utilizing expertise in the analytical areas of separations, biochemistry, and microbiology.\nActivities Within Role:\nTechnical expertise to support:\nNew method introduction (Direct to QC Validations /Tech Transfer Receiving Lab Support).\nNew technology introduction.\nAssessment and implementation of changes for existing methods and equipment:\nChange in technical element of method e.g. Parameter change\nChange in equipment element of method e.g., column/reagent change.\nMethod troubleshooting where cross-functional investigation is required.\nTechnical SME for regulatory questions, audit support, reagent changes / supply issues to provided justification / rationale for analytical methods and equipment.\nTechnical review of impact on Analytical methods and equipment as part of cross-functional team assessment of new/revised Global Test method / Compendia changes or updates.\nAnalytical equipment troubleshooting.\nInitial training of end users in QC and Manufacturing and training of site analytical sciences personnel on lab systems, processes and methods where agreed.\nInvestigation support for lab investigations.\nAuthoring technical documentation in support of investigation and regulatory responses.\nAnalytical impact assessors on all QC Lab OPS change controls.\nTechnical Impact Assessment of proposed and finalized compendial changes.\nDevelopment and ownership of change control for updates to analytical methods.\nRoutine Assay Monitoring and lifecycle management of analytical methods.\nSupporting digital method development.\nContinuous Improvements:\nResponsible for driving a culture of Continuous Improvement by deploying our Company Six Sigma tools\nCoaching and Training:\nThe Analytical Sciences Team Lead will provide support, guidance, and expertise to ensure the success of the Analytical Sciences group; will model our Company Leadership behaviors and understand the MPS principles to drive a culture of continuous improvement building a High-Performance Organization.\nReports to:\nWest Point Site Analytical Sciences, Quality Control Execution Lead\nBehaviors, Job Experience and Qualifications\nKey Behaviors:\nWin as one team.\nFocus on what matters.\nAct with urgency.\nExperiment, learn and adapt.\nEmbrace varied perspectives and inclusion.\nSpeak Up and be open-minded\nRequired Education.\nBachelor's degree (1-3 years related work experience) or Master's degree (0 years related work experience) - in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related field.\nRequired Experience & Skills.\n1+ years working on analytical method introduction and qualification within the biopharmaceutical and/or pharmaceutical industry.\nExperience with analytical methods (HPLC, cGE, ELISA, Bioassays, PCR, compendial methods, Microbial methods, cell-based assays)\nFlexible, self-motivated & ability to manage multiple priorities.\nStrong project management and stakeholder management skills required with demonstrated ability to influence across internal and external stakeholders.\nProven ability to work as part of an interdependent team but also on own initiative to ensure progression of priorities. \nExperience in problem solving (facilitation & application of tools), risk management, decision making & trouble shooting skills.\nExcellent communication skills - verbal, written, presentations.\nAbility to coach and support development of AS&T Scientists and QC technicians within AS&T and QC teams.\nProvide leadership and expertise for preparation of regulatory submissions, inspection readiness, and support health authority inspections - including but not limited to interaction with inspectors, responding to observations and monitoring of commitments.\nThis role will require 5 day a week on site support for 2nd shift QC Laboratory Operations.\nRequired Skills:\nAdaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Method, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Thinking, Change Controls, Change Management, Coaching, Competency Development, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Dissolution Testing, Driving Continuous Improvement, ELISA Test, Equipment Implementation, GMP Compliance, Influencing Skills, Karl Fischer Titrations, Laboratory Documentation, Laboratory Reports, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Testing, Method Improvement, Microbiological Analysis {+ 12 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 salary range for this role is\n$87,300.00 - $137,400.00This 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.\nThe 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.\nYou 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.\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:\nNo relocationVISA Sponsorship:\nNoTravel Requirements:\n10%Flexible Work Arrangements:\nNot ApplicableShift:\n2nd - EveningValid Driving License:\nNoHazardous Material(s):\nN/AJob Posting End Date:\n10/7/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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