Engineering Specialist
MSD
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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $109,962–$159,462 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $93k versus about $135k for comparable roles.
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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 32 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$184,200 across 32 roles with salary data.
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The Associate Specialist, Engineering joins the Process Support Lab team to execute lab-scale vaccine process development, technical transfer support, and post-commercial process enhancements for multiple pipeline programs. This role involves performing hands-on experiments in areas such as buffer and media preparation, cell or tissue culture, particle isolation, and product lyophilization. The individual will conduct bio-analytical assays including potency, metabolite, moisture, FTIR, SEM-EDS, and UV/Vis analyses to support manufacturing investigations. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, designing experiments for process characterization, and compiling data using statistical tools for analysis. Required skills include expertise in mammalian cell culture, chemical engineering fundamentals, and pharmaceutical manufacturing within cGMP environments. The role focuses on solving technical problems related to vaccine production, including large molecule manufacturing, process optimization, and the development of bulk processes for pipeline products.
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