Specialist, Operations

Merck's Bioprocess Technology & Solutions department in Salamanca seeks a specialist to manage bioprocess projects and support departmental operations. The role involves project oversight, technical assistance, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams at the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project execution with autonomy and technical oversight
• Support validations, qualifications, maintenance, and departmental area operations
• Prepare and review technical reports and GMP procedures
• Provide technical assistance to Salamanca plant departments
• Manage change controls, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• University degree in life sciences (biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacy, or equivalent)
• Pharmaceutical industry or equivalent production environment experience
• Laboratory and industrial-scale manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards
• Autonomous decision-making, analytical problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities
• Fluent written and spoken Spanish and English communication
• Office suite and SAP user-level proficiency