Specialist, Quality Systems & Compliance

Job Description

Must be able to work 12 hour night shift 6:00 pm to 6:00 am; 2-2-3 schedule.

Our Quality Assurance 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 Quality Assurance Associate Specialist provides Quality support to both laboratory and manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply their enthusiasm and skills as a member of a multidisciplinary team supporting the operation of vaccine product manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate must be able to examine issues from various perspectives, provide a hands-on approach to problem solving, and be self-motivated to identify and initiate process improvement projects.

The Quality Assurance Specialist provides support to vaccine, biologic, and sterile manufacturing processes through collaboration with Technical Operations.

Primary activities could include:

• Perform review of batch records, laboratory records and associated documentation.

• Provide quality guidance and assistance in deviation identification and initiation.

• Perform data review and run reconciliation activities as required (i.e., UV and FIT testing).

• Learn new processes and procedures.

• Perform shift work as required.

• Support housekeeping and self-inspections.

• Perform Quality retain sample management activities, if applicable.

Education Minimum Requirements

▪ High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance, Military environments, or relative industry experience.
• Must be able to work 12 hour night shift 6:00 pm to 6:00 am; 2-2-3 schedule.

Preferred Experience and Skills

▪ Good interpersonal skills including flexibility and collaboration.

▪ Demonstrated analytical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and problem solving.

▪ Good verbal and written communication skills.

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Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Aseptic Filling, cGMP Compliance, Communication, Complaint Management, Decision Making, Deviation Management, Global Manufacturing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing, Oral Communications, Performance Improvement Plans, Problem Solving, Process Improvement Projects, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Auditing, Quality Management, Quality Management Standards, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Quality Support, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Sterile Procedures {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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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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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:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

3rd - Night

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

07/4/2026

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