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Staff Engineer - Fermentation Process Support br/ br/ Merck and Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. BR br/ br/ Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics and integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. BR br/ br/ The Staff Engineer will be an important member of the Biologics manufacturing facility at the Elkton, VA site, where Gardasil is currently manufactured and therapeutic protein products will be demonstrated. The position will be a part of the IPT (Integrated Process Team) technical support group, with responsibility for technical support of the manufacturing area. The initial assignment will be in support of the HPV fermentation process and the dispense area. br/ br/ Typical routine responsibilities of an IPT Engineer are demonstration of process improvements, monitoring process performance, investigating atypicals and implementing corrective actions, creating standard work for operations, and assisting in troubleshooting. Day-to-day technical support for the biologics manufacturing area involves assignments related to quality, safety, environmental, and operating cost goals across the fermentation, purification, adjuvant and sterile supply/dispensing areas. Frequent equipment and process related projects will also be required. br/ br/ This position may be required to work some shift work on a periodic basis. br/ br/ B Required: /b br/ br/ Bachelor degree in Engineering or Science field br/ br/ 2 years experience in an engineering or operations position supporting a manufacturing process through one or more of the following roles: process improvements, monitoring process performance, investigating atypicals and implementing corrective actions, creating standard work for operations, and assisting in troubleshooting of the process. br/ br/ Preferred: br/ br/ Experience with technical support of a GMP (good manufacturing practices) manufacturing process br/ br/ BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry/Biochemistry br/ br/ Experience in bioprocess manufacturing br/ br/ Experience with fermentation and/or purification processes for production of proteins br/ br/ Supervisory experience br/ br/ BR Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose - bringing Merck's finest achievements to people around the world . br/ br/ BR We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck's retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation. br/ br/ merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # CHE002156. BR BR Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. BR br/ br/ Our work is someone's hope. Join us. BR br/ br/ Where patients come first - Merck br/ br/ Search Firm Representatives br/ br/ Please Read Carefully: br/ br/ Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means. br/ br/ Primary Location: US-VA-Elkton
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10/24/2009 2:31:45 AM
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