Sr. QA Project Analyst

Merck & Co., Inc. established in 1891, is a global research driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first.



Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.



We currently have an Sr. Quality Assurance Project Analyst position open at our facility in Virginia. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain a strong working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and their application in the Pharmaceutical Industry. The Stonewall Plant is located in the Shenandoah Valley along the Shenandoah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The facility is just a short distance from major state universities: University of Virginia and James Madison University. The Stonewall Plant offers pharmaceutical manufacturing opportunities in the following areas: Organic Synthesis, Fermentation, Bulk Sterile Product Manufacturing, Vaccine Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Formulation and Sterile Product Finishing.



Members of the QA group have wide-ranging responsibilities for cGMP compliance for specific areas and directly interact with plant business teams. Specific tasks may include review of cGMP documentation, batch sheet review, internal audits, deviation management, metric support, creation and approval of SOPs, change control, coordination of complaints / atypical investigations, preparation of annual product reviews, attendance at IPT meetings and final release of product to the market. Individuals hired into these positions will be required to perform a subset of these responsibilities but will be given the opportunity to learn others and ultimately to master all.

Basic Requirements:

A minimum B.S. in a Science or Engineering field required, 8 years experience in direct manufacturing, technical support or quality operations support within the cGMP regulated industry. Strong organizational, communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills are important for success in this position.



Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose — bringing Merck’s finest achievements to people around the world.



We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck’s retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation.



To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # QUA001644. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V — proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.



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