Associate Specialist , Manufacturing Automation

Job Description

The Manufacturing Automation Associate Specialist position shall support a GMP testing laboratory at a manufacturing facility for sterile vaccine products. Responsibilities include supporting computer system validation, implementing process control and data collection, and troubleshooting in compliance with SDLC, cGMP, safety, and environmental regulations. The Manufacturing Automation Associate Specialist must actively support, participate, and embrace an empowered team culture including significant interaction with manufacturing, quality, IT, and engineering groups. This role supports a large spectrum of sophisticated automated systems within Laboratory Operations, providing multiple opportunities to learn new automation technologies and make a positive impact.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs routine assignments in the entry level of a professional role
• Learns and supports all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety, and environmental regulations. Review automation documents, preventive maintenance, and SOPs to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and safety.
• Technical leadership for the assigned area and system(s) to ensure a compliant, reliable supply of product and on time project execution and system delivery.
• Provide technical guidance/support including authoring or review of system qualification documents, change control, Quality Notifications (QNs), and other key automation related processes
• Participates in audits and training programs in the area of responsibility.
• Participates in investigations of automation incidents and problems to prevent recurrence including the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluates automated and information technology systems and develops strategies to optimize and ensure quality and stability of automation systems through process improvement, future expansion, replacement, or upgrade.
• Initiate and lead collaboration within the Operations, Quality and Technical organizations to resolve complex problems.
• On-floor support of manufacturing/laboratory activities.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• B.S., B.A., or greater preferably in Engineering, Science, or Information Technology

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in PLCs, SCADA, laboratory equipment, and/or PI.

Required Skills:
Accountability, Audit Management, Business Process Improvements, Collection Processes, Communication, Corrective Action Management, Data Collection Methods, Data Management, Environmental Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Automation, Leadership, Manufacturing, Problem Management, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, SCADA Control Systems, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Validation, Technical Leadership

Preferred Skills:

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote".

The salary range for this role is
$71,900.00 - $113,200.00

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. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). 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

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
01/19/2026
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Requisition ID:R380504