Associate Specialist, Quality Control (WDA)

Job description

Job Description

The position of Associate Specialist in Quality Control (Incoming Laboratory) will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance within our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for all or subset of the key responsibilities below: Perform analytical testing of incoming materials, in-process samples, cleaning samples, environmental monitoring samples, utility systems, intermediates and finished drug substances/ products according to approved procedures.

Participate in analytical method transfer/ validation/ verification, new product introduction and equipment qualification. Assist in conducting laboratory investigations and ensure effective implementation of related actions within the agreed timeframe. Provide inputs for the development and revision of Analytical Standards, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and other GMP documents. Maintain proper laboratory housekeeping, laboratory inventory and ensure inspection readiness.

Execute quality and laboratory improvement initiatives and other special projects. Perform equipment preventive maintenance and calibration. Perform review of laboratory documents such as orphan data check and equipment logs. Perform other duties as assigned by their direct manager. What are we looking for? Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering or proven relevant experience. 0 - 3 years of applied professional work experience in the quality laboratory.

Personal Qualities Leadership skills and ability to influence/collaborate with stakeholders at various levels. Customer focus with strong business acumen and continuous improvement mindset. Strategic and critical thinking mindset with a collaborative and problem-solving attitude. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment. This is a career conversion program under

Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions: Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only PMETs/Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in Biopharma industry are welcomed to apply Open to two years contract Required Skills: Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Problem Solving, Bioburden

Testing, Chemical Analysis, Data Analysis, Karl Fischer Titrations, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Techniques, Microbiology Research, Teamwork, Technical Transfer, Technical Writing, Ultraviolet Visible Spectroscopy Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck

Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): Lab Job Posting End Date: 11/30/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.