Analyst - Chemistry -MERCK- USA - VA - Elkton
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.
Merck's Elkton, VA facility known as Stonewall has an immediate need for a dynamic candidate for an Associate Analytical Chemist position in our Quality group. 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.
The Associate Analyst performs physical, chemical, instrumental analysis on a variety of samples of finished products, intermediates, excipients, or purchased raw materials, applying procedures as prescribed by quality standards and compendia. Prevalent techniques include HPLC, GC, IR, NIR, dissolution and others. Ensures test data is accurate and all work is Right-First-Time. This position will support both finished pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing processes by providing critical analytical support. Will assist with Technical Service Requests and other special studies.