Senior Specialist, Aseptic Process Solutions

Job Description

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Animal Health

Our company's Animal Health division is investing $895 million in expanding our manufacturing and research & development facilities in De Soto, Kansas — the state’s largest economic development project to date.

Join our teams as an Aseptic Process Solutions, Sr. Specialist and support  the Animal Health network in the successful implementation and sustainability of the Aseptic Process Support Program. You will raise Aseptic Robustness at our Animal Health sites and support the development and enhancement of sterile standards.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support operational leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of aseptic practices within dedicated sites of our Company's Animal Health network

• Establish and direct deployment/implementation of proactive measures across our Company's Animal Health Sterile facilities to enhance and sustain aseptic programs

• Solve problems on the shop floor with urgency and ownership.

• Provide Media Simulation and Sterility Failures Investigation support for selected sites

• Provide hands on support in implementation of Aseptic Processing Policies and Standards

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Microbiology, Process engineering, Quality/Process management or related discipline AND – 8 years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry working in sterile environments with background in microbiology and sterile process equipment design.

Or –

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Process engineering, Quality/Process management or related discipline AND – 5 years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry working in sterile environments with background in microbiology and sterile process equipment design.

•  Hands on experience in the development of aseptic programs include media simulation, smoke studies, Clean Room Qualification, Steam-in-Place validation, Environmental Monitoring, etc.

• Possess analytical, problem solving, and technical writing skills required to provide quality, microbiological and technical expertise for sterility assurance investigations related to media challenge/sterility failures, product deviations, and contamination control.  Must also possess interpersonal skills: coaching and development, performance management, motivation and effective communication.

• Ability and experience to think at a global level and be able to develop risk assessments, action plans, and position papers.

• Hands on experience in the development and enhancement of sterile standards within the Animal Health environment. 

Required Skills:

Aseptic Operations, Aseptic Processing, Contamination Control, Detail-Oriented, Environmental Monitoring, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Microbiology, Process Improvements, Project Planning

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

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:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

Yes

Job Posting End Date:

08/4/2026

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