Commissioning and Qualification Engineer, Oral Solid Dosage

Job Description

The Engineering Specialist in our company's Research Labs (Pharm Ops Engineering) leads Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities and provides engineering support for process equipment and utilities used to manufacture oral solid dosage (OSD) forms.

Supporting the FLEx (Formulation, Laboratory & Experimentation) Center in Rahway, NJ, the candidate authors and executes CQV protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensures cGMP compliance and adherence to our company's Quality Manual for new and modified equipment, systems, and critical utilities supporting capital projects and ongoing operations.

Candidates should demonstrate effective organizational and communication skills, strong computer proficiency, and the ability to flexibly support both Quality and Facilities/Equipment work are essential, with preferred experience in Kneat (paperless validation), computerized maintenance and calibration management systems (CMMS and CCMS), and the capability to work independently while leading or facilitating tasks.

The FLEx Center operates on a two-shift schedule and may require coverage beyond standard business hours. Candidates may be required to work extended 1st shift hours and provide on-call support as needed, based on demands.

Education Minimum Requirement: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and 2+ years of commissioning/qualification experience supporting OSD forms.

Required Experience and Skills

• Commissioning and qualification experience, including change controls and periodic reviews.

• Familiarity with OSD process equipment and operations (granulation, milling, blending, drying, tablet compression and coating, encapsulation).

• Experience with GMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDocP), and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

• Familiarity with CMMS/CCMS and validation tools (e.g., Kneat).

• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills (oral and written); ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively demonstrates initiative to support team needs.

• Proficient with standard business software.

Primary Activities

• Develop, execute, and maintain CQV documentation and testing (IQ/OQ/PQ).

• Participate in and support continuous improvement activities within the oral solid dosage facility

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, the Quality Manual, SOPs, and applicable guidelines.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the OSD facility.

• Support investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and facility tours.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Blending Vessels, Calibration Management Software, cGMP Guidelines, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Equipment Commissioning, Equipment Qualification, GMP Compliance, Good Documentation Practices, Milling, Oral Solid Dosage, Personal Initiative, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Teamwork, Technical Writing, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Wet Granulation, Working Independently

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This 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.

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.

You 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.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/28/2026

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