Process Engineer, Technical Operations, Small Molecule Drug Substance
MSD
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This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $131,000–$174,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $93k versus about $153k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.
MSD currently has 47 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$184,200 across 47 roles with salary data.
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Associate Process Engineer, Technical Operations - Small Molecule Drug Substance will join the technical operations team to provide essential support for facility design, commissioning, qualification, and the ongoing commercial manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Working within a cross-functional team, the individual will manage technology transfers from external sites, oversee manufacturing scale-up, and perform process optimizations to improve robustness and product quality. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing process data for troubleshooting, conducting deviation investigations and root cause analyses, and ensuring all activities comply with cGMP standards. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemical or process engineering and experience in API manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments. Key competencies include technical problem-solving, data analysis, and collaborative communication to manage complex projects involving equipment ownership, batch documentation review, and the integration of new technologies into production workflows.
What does a Process Engineer earn?
Median $150600 from 37 postings across 7 companies.
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