Associate Specialist, Quality Control

Job Description: Our Quality group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe. The main function of the Associate Specialist, Quality Control is to assist in the assurance of the quality of product through the performance of microbiological, chemical and analytical sampling and assays as well as interacting with Production, Quality Assurance, Validation and Facilities, and external resources, as necessary to support Manufacturing. Responsibilities General Conducts release testing in support of finished product, including sterility testing, detection of residual moisture, average cell dry weight testing Conducts microbiological testing; evaluation of environmental microbiological samples Conducts environmental monitoring sampling to include active air and surface sampling and water sampling Evaluates data, conducts trouble shooting, process improvements, report writing, involvement in interdepartmental committees and projects Business & Functional Expertise Completes assignments in alignment with department objectives Conducting In-Process and Release testing Conducting Environmental Monitoring of processes and on a routine basis Problem Solving Identifies and resolves technical and operational problems in collaboration with colleagues and under guidance from department head Impact and Influence Communicates information, asks questions and checks for understanding Accountability Accountable for own performance Decision Making Makes decisions – guided by policies and procedures – on the shop floor Consults on an as-needed basis with next-level manager on more complex decisions and/or issues that impact other units with inter-related processes Shift 1st Shift Days - Weekend Required (Sun-Thu or Tue-Sat) Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field Minimum 1 year of experience in the pharma or related industry. Required Experience and Skills Understanding and application of Good Laboratory Practices and cGMPs Aseptic technique Performance of environmental and water systems monitoring Working in a team environment Preferred Experience and Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with LIMS, SAP or other laboratory/production software systems Working Relationships Reports to Quality Control manager Interacts with employees within own department and other departments VETJOBS #EBRG Required Skills Adaptability Adaptability Analytical Instrumentation Analytical Method Development Analytical Problem Solving Bioburden Testing Biochemistry Biopharmaceutical Industry Chemical Analysis Data Analysis Environmental Monitoring Global Manufacturing Immunochemistry Karl Fischer Titrations Laboratory Instrumentation Laboratory Techniques Microbiological Test Microbiology Microbiology Research Molecular Microbiology Quality Assurance (QA) Quality Control Management Report Writing Teamwork Technical Transfer {+ 2 more} US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $65,100.00 - $102,500.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits, including 401(k) paid holidays vacation compassionate and sick days More information about benefits is available at The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): Yes Job Posting End Date: 08/5/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. #J-18808-Ljbffr