Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Quality team in Our Companies' UK Animal Health business. The purpose of this role is to facilitate projects for Raw Materials testing and release. This position brings an opportunity to interact with our companies' global teams to implement improvements in existing test methods for raw materials and establish harmonised tools within quality control labs in the UK. It will allow you to expand your knowledge within the global project framework. Responsibilities: Perform testing of antigens, raw materials and packaging material in accordance with good manufacturing practice, product license and compendial chapters/monographs, using conventional analytical techniques e.g. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Ultraviolet, Total Organic carbon analyser, Titrations, wet chemistry techniques Ensure timely completion of results in SAP Facilitate equipment qualification for raw material testing and release Train operators in new methods and equipment use, to facilitate raw material testing and release Report and investigate Out of Specification, Out of Trend results, investigate root cause and rectify problem. Raise corrective and preventive actions Raise change controls and be the change manager for implementing changes to test methods/plans and equipment Ensure data integrity is maintained throughout Perform and lead cross functional investigations Support inspections and audit readiness of lab Other responsibilities: To uphold company procedures with regards to good manufacturing practice and comply with UK pharmaceutical regulations at all times To comply with company’s health and safety practices and procedures Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Excellent communication skills Has an acute understanding of with good manufacturing practice processes and requirements and have Quality experience Has sound understanding of analytical techniques Has experience of working with raw material testing and experience with European Pharmacopoeia (Ph.Eur) and United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Has standard operating procedures writing/review experience for the ability to change existing, create new, and review standard operating procedures to align with the new qualified methods/equipment's Has a good understanding of Analytical Standards, Laboratory Method calculations, specification limits 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. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 11/23/2024 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.