Full-Time

Analytical Method Transfer, Method Development and Validation Expert

Deadline 9/24/26
Merck

Merck

10,001+ employees

Pharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines

No salary listed

Unterschleißheim, Germany

In Person

No relocation support is provided.

Bachelor's

Category
Biology & Biotech (1)
Required Skills
GMP
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A degree in chemical engineering, or training as a chemical laboratory technician or comparable qualification.
  • At least two years of professional experience applying, interpreting, and validating pharmaceutical methods under current Good Manufacturing Practice, such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and physicochemical testing.
  • Experience using analytical software in a current Good Manufacturing Practice environment, such as Waters Empower.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively and make decisions about personal priorities to meet timelines.
  • Very good spoken and written English.
  • Ability to work in a proactive, flexible, and resilient manner.
  • The position involves hazardous chemical-physical materials.
Responsibilities
  • Support project and resource planning for analytical transfer activities at the Unterschleissheim site in close collaboration with the global ATS Transfer Project Lead and the local PTS for the project.
  • Independently coordinate and conduct transfers, method development, validation, and verification of various, sometimes complex, analytical methods, including high-performance liquid chromatography, atomic absorption spectroscopy, and Karl Fischer testing.
  • Perform analyses independently and prepare protocols and reports according to current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and internal quality standards.
  • Review and assess existing methods for practical suitability and compliance with European Union and United States current Good Manufacturing Practice validation requirements, and further develop and validate methods where necessary.
  • Participate as an integral member of international project teams comprising project leaders, Regulatory Affairs, the technology transfer team, internal and external quality control, and external suppliers.
  • Independently resolve method-related and instrument-specific problems, using the global network of experts from other laboratories when needed.
  • Identify opportunities to improve methods through modernization and/or increased robustness.
  • Review and control laboratory records, plans, and reports from other ATS projects, and prepare template documents.
  • Prepare analytical documents to support regulatory submissions.
  • Support several analytical transfer activities concurrently.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior project experience in method transfers.
  • German language skills.
  • Method validation experience.

Merck is a global healthcare company that develops medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. It advances long-term health by conducting research and development to create new treatments for diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, then brings these medicines to patients, healthcare professionals, and institutions worldwide. The company’s products work by undergoing scientific discovery, clinical testing, and regulatory approval before being manufactured and sold or distributed through patient assistance programs. What sets Merck apart is its large, diversified portfolio across human medicines, vaccines, and animal health, along with a strong emphasis on R&D, global reach, and support services like Merck Connect and Merck Manuals that provide professional resources. Merck’s goal is to tackle major health threats by applying science to discover and deliver therapies that improve patient outcomes and public health across the globe.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Kenilworth, Illinois

Founded

1891

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 melanoma data validated Merck's next-generation cancer franchise beyond Keytruda.
  • July 2026 Lipfendra approval opens a new cardiovascular growth market before Keytruda erosion.
  • February 2026 oncology reorganization concentrates resources ahead of patent expiry and late-stage launches.

What critics are saying

  • Keytruda loses U.S. compound patent protection in December 2028, pressuring oncology revenue.
  • Summit and Akeso's ivonescimab beat Keytruda in China lung cancer data in 2026.
  • Merck's 2025 $3 billion cost-cutting plan includes 6,000 layoffs, signaling margin strain.

What makes Merck unique

  • Keytruda remains Merck's oncology engine; July 2026 approvals expanded perioperative bladder and kidney use.
  • August 2026 Moderna partnership produced first positive Phase 3 individualized mRNA cancer vaccine results.
  • Lipfendra's July 2026 FDA approval created Merck's first oral PCSK9 inhibitor.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Hybrid Work Options

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Headcount

6 month growth

-20%

1 year growth

-20%

2 year growth

-20%
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