New · posted Oct 14
Merck · Pharmaceuticals
Senior Specialist Quality Control
- West Point, PA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Closes Oct 21, 2026 · 8 days left
The role
The Senior Specialist, WPLO Equipment Support Group (ESG) Senior Specialist IPT Lead is responsible for the implementation, life cycle management, and administration of laboratory equipment utilized within assigned areas of Laboratory Operations. Responsibilities include provide technical expertise to support run the business daily activities Leverage the RBAM (Risk Based Asset Management) process to assess high / medium risk equipment, collaborate with the Small Capital POC to work on forecasts to align funds for future risk mitigation, lead projects, implement operational improvements, support and / or have oversight over instrument qualification and implementation, and decommissioning. The ESG Senior Specialist IPT Lead is responsible for being the single point of contact for their assigned IPT Lab areas and is accountable to ensure strong Customer Focus and support.
Primary Activities
- Primary activities include, but are not limited to:
- Act as the primary facilitator to coordinate the IPT projects in respect to assigned Lab areas.
- Function as the liaison between ESG IPT and IPT Lab Leads to focus on customers' demands.
- Ensure work is prioritized and provide visibility of obstacles for project completion and timelines to Lab Leads.
- Attend the Lab Lead Tier meetings to ensure continuous and clear communication.
- Qualify, implement, manage and decommission equipment.
- Create PMs and actively update calibration and equipment databases as necessary.
- Author SDLC documentation.
- Initiate Deviation reports and provide assistance to Deviation Management with associated investigations
- Identify and assist in the implementation of Corrective and Preventative actions to support reoccurrence of atypical events
- Facilitate cross functional meetings for equipment implementation as needed.
- Works directly with the Equipment, Maintenance and Utilities team to prioritize and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance
- Complete parts purchase orders as needed.
- Assist with service contract negotiations with associated vendors.
- Provide coaching and guidance to new personnel and Quality Specialists.
- Provide support to Regulatory Agency inspections as needed and author or support writing response reports as necessary.
- Help facilitate training and work assignments for contractors assigned to that specific ESG IPT area.
- Ability to Lead a project across multiple workstreams.
What you need
Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in: life sciences, scientific discipline, engineering or business required.
Required Experience and Skills
- For candidates with Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 4 years of experience in GMP Manufacturing environment, Pharmaceutical/Biological Quality, Operation, Technical, or Regulatory function supporting manufacturing or testing operations, or related industry experience in laboratory, manufacturing, science related or regulated field.
Required Skills
Adaptability, Adaptability, Coaching, Competency Development, Competency Management, Corrective Action Management, Customer Centricity, Customer-Focused, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Equipment Ordering, Forensic Chemistry, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Operations, Life Cycle Planning, Logical Thinking, Overcome Obstacles, Product Ordering, Quality Standards, Regulatory Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Root Cause Identification, Root Cause Investigations, Service Contracts, Task Allocation {+ 1 more}
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Preferred Experience and Skillsnice to have
- MPS experience - 8–step Problem Solving.
- Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis tools.
- Demonstrated quality decision making.
- Self-starter with capability to develop innovative solutions and challenges.
- Proven analytical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to apply key concepts.
- Speaks with courage and candor.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Project management experience.
Pay and benefits
$106,000 – $167,000 a year
Employer providedAdditional location(s) Compensation Information
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
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Retirement benefits including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick days
Annual bonus and long-term incentive
Where you'll work
West Point, PAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in West Point, PAWorking conditions
1st - Day
Hazardous Material(s)
N/A
Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Job Posting End Date
10/21/2026
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The primary location for this posting is:
USA - Pennsylvania - West Point
Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.
The salary range for the primary location of this role is:
$106,200.00 - $167,200.00
This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 14, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 43% above the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US33 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $106,000 | — | $167,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $78,500 | $95,500 | $108,500 |
This role: Merck's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 14, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 189 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Merck's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 33 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership11
- Lab testing and methods4
- GMP and compliance3
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Validation and qualification1
- Regulatory submissions1
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Merck on Regulatory Jobs
- 22
- Open roles
- 22
- Distinct roles
- 6
- Locations
By discipline
- Regulatory13 59%
- Quality8 36%
- Compliance & Safety1 5%
By level
- Senior & Principal9 41%
- Director7 32%
- Associate & Specialist6 27%
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Senior Specialist Quality Control at Merck
Applications close October 21. $106K–$167K a year, employer provided.