Job Description

Title: Specialist, Analytical Metrology & Validation, Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Science

 

The Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Science (GQLMAS) department of our company's Manufacturing Division is seeking applicants for a specialist to support metrology and validation team at the West Point and North Wales, PA facility. 

The Analytical Metrology & Validation specialist will work as part of the Global Quality Large Molecule Analytical Science and drive a culture of quality and operational excellence across the GQLMAS West Point and North Wales labs. This role required working with a team of metrology and equipment coordination supporting the maintenance and qualification of analytical equipment and instrumentation within the GMP and non-GMP environment.

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

 

Manage equipment assets at multiple locations

• Gain a working knowledge of laboratory equipment to facilitate with troubleshooting and/or communicate with the vendor/ service engineer to identify resolutions

• Participate in computer system validation activities associated with new or upgraded equipment or software packages.

• Originate and progress Deviations and Change Control records

• Perform and document investigations and assist in developing and implementing CAPA plans

• Contribute to new SOP drafting, implementation, and revisions.

• Represent the laboratory on all aspects of laboratory equipment during audits.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (cGMP), internal policies and procedures.

• Customer focused mindset with the ability to communicate adequately (verbally/writing) to all levels within the organization.

• Willingness and ability to quickly upskill in our Facilities/Instrument support programs SAP, ProCal, BAS, LAMP, Electronic Validation, and other document and/or asset repositories

• Initiate, process and track work orders to facilitate timely repairs, modifications and moves of laboratory equipment.

Calibration Focus:

• Prepare, review, and approve archive instrument/equipment documentation such as master equipment lists, user access reviews, Instrument Installation & operational qualification documentation, and calibration documentation.

• Coordinate service activities across a variety of vendors and service engineers while building and maintaining strong working relationships.

• Collaborate with metrology staff across multiple testing labs and sites for process improvement, cross-training and cross-site support.

• Support the purchase, installation, and equipment qualification of new laboratory equipment.

Validation Focus:

• Support primarily the qualification/validation of computerized analytical systems as per current guidelines.

• Partner with the business unit in the laboratories, various quality support oversight, IT technical support, and various software and instrument vendors/manufacturers.

• Perform any required change control during the life cycle of a computerized system.

• Decommission systems as required as part of the equipment qualification/validation life cycle.

• Manage the capital purchasing and initial installation of computerized analytical systems prior to validation.

• Participate in various data integrity and lab modernization activities as required.

• Will possess direct experience operating analytical instrumentation within a pharmaceutical or equivalent laboratory (vaccine or large molecule focus).

• Will have the ability to thoroughly review and scrutinize validation requirements through the life cycle of the system.

 

Education Minimum Requirements (standard for each level) 

• HS Diploma/GED with working experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical science Preferred

• 4+ years of experience participating in the validation of computerized laboratory systems or instruments (e.g. system Installation and Operational qualification,

 

Required Experience and Skills 

• Perform and direct team validation activities as an independent author

• Highly skilled in operating analytical computerized instrumentation within a pharmaceutical or equivalent laboratory.

• Collaborate independently with various project teams and execute tasks efficiently

• Financial acumen- budgeting and forecasting experience required, managing a project's financial aspects including its cost, revenue, and profit.

• Project management skillset, PMP certification is strongly preferred

Required Skills:

Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Instrumentation, Aseptic Manufacturing, Auditing, Batch Record Review, Communication, Computer Technical Support, Consulting, Corrective Action Management, Data Analysis, Decommissioning, FDA Compliance, Financial Management, GLP Regulations, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), GxP Validation, Information Technology (IT) Support, Laboratory Sciences, Manufacturing Compliance, Personal Initiative, Policy Development, Quality Control (QC), Quality Improvement Programs, Quality Standards {+ 2 more}

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.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los 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

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/4/2026

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