The Senior Specialist, Engineering role at Bio Technology and Solutions (BTS) Tech Hub focuses on vaccine and biologicals process development for manufacturing. This position involves leading the scale-up and transfer of production processes to meet customer requirements in safety, quality, cost-efficiency, and consistency. Daily tasks include technical investigations, validation projects, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering departments. The role requires expertise in microbial cultivation, biomolecule purification, and formulation development, along with a strong understanding of USDA regulatory guidelines and GMP requirements. Key skills encompass project management, data analysis, and root cause analysis, while preferred qualifications include experience in bioprocess scale-up and vaccine manufacturing. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's degree plus five years of industry experience or equivalent education and have excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Skills
Python
SQL
Project Management
GMP
USDA Regulations
CI/CD
Molecular Biology
Replicon Particles
Cell Cultivation
Data Analysis
Risk Identification
Validation
Change Control
Process Improvement
Experimental Protocols
Technical Documentation
Regulatory Compliance
Root Cause Analysis
Statistics
Automation
Equipment Maintenance
Team Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
International Project Management
What you'll do
Leads and executes the development and scale-up of vaccine manufacturing processes.
Transfers developed technologies to production lines, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Conducts technical investigations and validations for process improvement projects.
Designs experimental protocols using lab facilities and full-scale production equipment.
Develops project charters and plans, coordinating activities across multidisciplinary teams.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus 5 years of experience in vaccine/biopharmaceuticals R&D, process development, or manufacturing.
Leads and executes the scale-up and transfer of bioprocesses to production lines with adherence to GMP requirements.
Demonstrates expertise in USDA regulatory guidelines and advanced technical knowledge in biotechnology processes.
Conducts root cause analysis and implements process improvements using statistical methods for monitoring and control.
Manages cross-functional teams, develops project charters, and ensures consistent application of standardized work and engineering tools.
Market check
Salary context
This
$117,000–$184,200
range sits above
45%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$177,481
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About MSD
MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.