Associate Specialist, Packaging Engineer

Merck is a leading global healthcare company, and they are seeking an Associate Specialist Packaging Engineer. This role involves designing and developing innovative packaging solutions for a range of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceutical applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercialization. Responsibilities Providing input regarding selection of primary packaging material Determination of package images to support commercialization as well as leading the shipping distribution strategy and coordination of shipping distribution studies efforts regarding characterization and qualification testing of robust packaging systems The successful candidate will author packaging specifications for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging as well as provide information to support relevant sections of BLA’s, NDA’s, WMA’s, and JNDA’s The successful candidate will interface with our internal Global Packaging Technology Operations and Packaging Site Operations teams, as well as external Contract Manufacturing Operations and packaging component suppliers while fulfilling their responsibilities Skills The successful candidate will have a completed a B.S. or higher degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Pharmaceutical Science Understanding of package development process and engineering principles Demonstrated experience in building collaborative partnerships Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to make rapid, disciplined decisions Accountability Animal Vaccination Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC) Applied Mathematics Biopharmaceuticals Cold Chain Management Communication Engineering Standards Global Health Healthcare Innovation Maintenance Supervision Management Process Manufacturing Quality Control Manufacturing Scale-Up Materials Science Monoclonal Antibodies Packaging Engineering Packaging Equipment Packaging Innovation Packaging Science Packaging Testing Polyclonal Antibody Production Quality Leadership Retail Packaging Experience in new product pharmaceutical and/or biopharmaceutical development packaging Strong scientific and risk-based thinking Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to deliver on timelines Benefits Medical Dental Vision healthcare Other insurance benefits (for employee and family) Retirement benefits, including 401(k) Paid holidays Vacation Compassionate and sick days Company Overview Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is