This role pays less than
58%
of similar roles. Most pay
$124,700–$203,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$151k
versus about
$164k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About MSD
MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.
MSD currently has
24 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$184,200
across 24 roles with salary data.
Sr. Specialist, Engineering (Onsite) serves as a key member of the FLEx Sterile expansion project team within the Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation center. This role focuses on operational readiness for a new aseptic drug product filling facility, where the individual will lead workstreams involving equipment and facility design, system commissioning, and qualification. Day-to-day responsibilities include operating state-of-the-art formulation, filling, and lyophilization equipment, performing aseptic manipulations in Grade A barrier systems, and developing SOPs, batch records, and training curricula. The candidate must possess expertise in sterile drug manufacturing, GxP documentation, and risk assessments. Required technical skills include proficiency with robotics, automated systems, and data tools such as MS Access, Excel, Minitab, Power BI, and R Shiny. This role addresses the critical challenge of scaling production capacity for a diverse clinical pipeline including small molecules, biologics, vaccines, and antibody-drug conjugates.
Remote (West Point, PA)+112 days ago
$117,000–$184,200
Bioprocess Engineering
cGMP
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Process Development
process scale up
Technology Transfer
Chromatographic Techniques
Bioreactors
Process Validation
Technical Writing
cGMP
CQV
CMMS
SAP
Lean
Six Sigma
Root Cause Analysis
FMEA
Process Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Equipment Commissioning
Equipment Qualification
Equipment Validation
Good Documentation Practices
Reliability Maintenance
eVal
GMP
Downstream Processing
Single-Use Systems
DeltaV
MES
SAP
Veeva Quality Docs
JMP
Microsoft Office
Lean Manufacturing
Root Cause Analysis
Process Engineering
Equipment Qualification
Data Analysis
Project Management