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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Facilities Specialist R&D

Facilities ManagementUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeBoxmeer, NetherlandsIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed higher professional education (hbo) degree, preferably in Facility Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a comparable field.
  • Experience coordinating facilities, technical, or operational processes in a complex or regulated environment.
  • Knowledge of quality, compliance, and EHS processes; experience with audits, CAPAs, deviations, and change controls is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • A structured and proactive working style, with attention to priorities, risks, and continuous improvement.
  • Analytical and practical ability to turn issues into workable solutions.
  • Good spoken and written Dutch and English.
  • An entrepreneurial, service-oriented mindset emphasizing ownership, collaboration, and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and optimize facilities processes, systems, installations, and operational activities within R&D.
  • Act as point of contact, process coordinator, and subject matter expert for assigned facilities topics.
  • Translate business, quality, compliance, and legal requirements into effective processes and working methods.
  • Ensure the availability, safety, and compliance of buildings, laboratories, utilities, and supporting facilities.
  • Coordinate maintenance shutdowns and scheduled work, and align internal and external stakeholders.
  • Create, manage, and improve standard operating procedures, work instructions, quality documentation, training materials, and user communications.
  • Represent Facilities during audits, inspections, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
  • Provide facilities expertise and input for capital expenditure projects, including risk analyses, user needs, and operational impact.
  • Identify and escalate risks, bottlenecks, and capacity issues in a timely manner.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and a safe, reliable, and future-ready R&D environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with audits, CAPAs, deviations, and change controls.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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