QC Analyst (HPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, GC)
Merck - Career
Our passion for science and technology is what drives our more than 64,000 employees across 66 countries to find solutions to some of today’s toughest challenges and create more sustainable ways to live.
We are here for people at every step, helping create, improve and prolong life. We deliver personalized treatments for serious diseases and enable people to achieve their dream of becoming parents. We empower the scientific community. Our tools, services, and digital platform make research simpler, more exact, and help to deliver breakthroughs more quickly. We provide progressive treatment solutions that help improve access to health thanks to the accuracy of our tests and the reliability of our medicine. As a company, we are at the forefront of digital living. Our science sits inside technologies that change the way we access, store, process, and display information. Our innovative technology drives human progress and opens new possibilities to transform life on Earth as we know it.
Thanks to the constant curiosity of our employees, we are making discoveries that can change the landscape of entire industries. For more than 350 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and we’ll continue to do so in the years to come.
QC ANALYST (HPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, GC)
Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
The QC Analyst 1 is a technical entry-level position responsible for analytical testing of finished product, raw materials, stability and special test requests. This position also requires analytical testing in support of protocols related to method transfers, method validations, laboratory investigations, and instrument qualifications.
Your Role:
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Responsible for adhering to the Environmental, Health and Safety program.
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Perform routine analytical testing for in-process and finished products.
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Perform routine analytical testing for raw materials, special test requests, laboratory investigations, and instrument qualifications according to validated methods.
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Perform common laboratory procedures such as pH, weighing on analytical balances, glassware prep, equipment calibrations, and peer review of test parameters and reagent preparations.
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Support manufacturing process control & process improvement projects.
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Assist in the execution of protocols for method transfers, method validations, stability studies, and cleaning validations.
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Review of analytical test procedures as required.
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Performs routine lab maintenance, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
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As a part of the employee’s job requirements, the employee may be required to handle wastes including hazardous wastes. The employee must attend mandatory annual hazardous waste training meeting(s) and show a competency in that training by passing test(s) administered by the company or consultant providing such training.
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, or other scientific discipline.
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1+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry.
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1+ years’ experience with cGMP in testing/manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, or other scientific discipline.
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Experience with cGMP in pharmaceutical environment.
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Knowledge of Waters Empower 3 chromatography software.
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Experience with UV/VIS spectrophotometry, FTIR Spectrophotometry, and HPLC/GC chromatography.
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Knowledge of bio-analytical and chemistry analytical techniques.
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Ability to communicate at all levels in a pharmaceutical organization.
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Good interpersonal skills.
What we offer:
We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!
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