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Engineer II -(Associate)

Location: Elkton, VA 22827, USA

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

BS / MS / PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering,. materials science or related discipline.

Top Skillset/Experience requirements- Materials characterization, reverse engineering of materials, knowledge of spectroscopic characterization techniques. Comfortable in both Manufacturing and Lab environments. The Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Unit at Merck in Elkton, VA is looking for you! You will be providing construction analysis and carrying out research on materials characterization, manufacturing equipment troubleshooting, pharmaceutical manufacturing forensics work aimed at events root cause determination and preventive actions. The nature of the work performed by the incumbent will be the solution of specific manufacturing events, these are expected to be non-recurrent after resolution.

You will be expected to perform clerical and general maintenance activities for a laboratory setting, such as, but not limited to:

  • Housekeeping
  • Diagnosing broken equipment
  • Spectroscopic characterization
  • Tracking and scheduling equipment/instrument maintenance activities
  • Titrations
  • General analytical chemistry
  • Ordering supplies
  • Reporting & analysis
  • Sampling
  • Communication with cross-functional teams in and outside of organization such as the owner the equipment, the supplier, the factory, etc.
  • Supporting new instrument acquisition
  • Safety first and quality always, it is expected for the candidate to follow and abide by all safety rules and regulations including but not limited to personal protective equipment, laboratory best practices, hazardous material handling principles, etc.
  • Expected to work in an environment with potential beta-lactam antibiotic exposure.

Two Companies, One Partnership.
AgileOne is proud to be responsible for placing temporary employees on assignment at Merck & Co. We are always looking for talented people who can bring their empathy, creativity, organization, and other skills to Merck. It is these unique skills that contribute to their company purpose of saving and improving lives around the world. Please join us as an AgileOne temporary employee on assignment at Merck —and start making your impact today!

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Us
AgileOne is headquartered in Torrance, California, and is the Global External Workforce Solutions Provider for Merck & Company. Our temporary employment opportunities are perfect for highly skilled professionals who want to make an impact at a top-tier company, without committing to a long-term employment relationship! When you join one of our projects, you’ll take on exciting work with our client. Merck is a global leader, and their products are found in 79% of countries worldwide. They have approximately 68,000 employees.

Employee Benefits
While on temporary assignment at Merck, your employer of record and employee benefits are through AgileOne. At AgileOne, we invest in employee development and wellbeing. Our corporate culture rewards productivity, world-class customer service, and creative approaches to problem solving. Some of the employee benefits include:

  • Weekly compensation!
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Career development opportunities
  • Life & disability coverage

Diversity & Inclusion
The ActOne Group bears the distinction of being the largest, zero-debt, certified woman/minority-owned workforce management company in the United States. AgileOne strives to offer each employee an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment that celebrates the wide range of talents they bring to our organization.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Giving back to the local communities is a fundamental part of AgileOne. We pay it forward by encouraging our employees and teams to lend their time and talent. We have a strong history of supporting the following causes:

  • Local food banks and rescue missions
  • AIDS Walk Los Angeles
  • Run from Hunger
  • Just in Time for Foster Youth

Diversity of talent. Diversity of thought. Diversity of background. Many experiences: ONE voice.
AgileOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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