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Associate Specialist, Process Engineering - Oral Solid Dosage, Clinical Manufacturing (Onsite)

at Merck

📍 USA - New Jersey - Rahway Hybrid 💰 $71K – $113K USD / year Posted March 14, 2026
Salary $71K – $113K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience entry
Exp. Years 0+ years
Education Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific field (with expected completion no later than June 2026)
Category Science & Research

This role supports clinical manufacturing of oral solid dosage forms, ensuring quality and compliance through GMP documentation and process analysis.

  • Lead batch manufacturing
  • Draft GMP documentation
  • Analyze process data
  • Build cross-functional partnerships
  • Support process improvements

Focus on pharmaceutical process engineering, GMP documentation, data analysis, and unit operations like spray drying and hot-melt extrusion.

The ideal candidate is an entry-level process engineer with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP documentation, and data analysis. They should be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting clinical supply manufacturing in a collaborative environment.

Data visualizationGMP documentationBatch record draftingProcess data analysisProcess engineering
Knowledge of drug product processingCommissioningQualification and ValidationUnit operations for solid oral dosage form manufacturingExperience with spray dryingExperience with hot melt extrusion
ExcelGMP systems
Data visualizationGMP documentationBatch recordsProcess data analysisProcess engineeringPharmaceutical unit operationsSpray dryingHot-melt extrusionChange controlDeviation management
ExcelData analysisGMP documentationBatch record draftingProcess data analysisProcess engineeringPharmaceutical unit operationsSpray dryingHot-melt extrusionChange controlDeviation management
Interpersonal skillsCommunicationTechnical writingProblem-solvingCollaborationLearning mindset
Industry Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Job Function Support clinical supply manufacturing through process engineering and GMP documentation
Process EngineerGMP documentationBatch recordsProcess data analysisProcess engineeringSpray dryingHot-melt extrusionDeviation managementChange controlGMPPharmaceutical unit operationsProcess improvementData visualizationGMP systems

Lack of GMP documentation experience, No pharmaceutical manufacturing background, Inability to work in a hybrid environment in Rahway, NJ

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