Job DescriptionJob Description:The Specialist, Engineering, will be responsible for support of production of live virus vaccines within bulk vaccine production and/or final formulation and filling operations. This engineer will be a member of the Technical Services Deviation Management team in the Live Virus Vaccine Manufacturing End-to-End at the West Point site. The primary responsibility of the individual will be investigation initiation and closure associated with manufacturing deviations and development of actions in response to these deviations. Support will be focused on the Deviation Management process including operations support, equipment troubleshooting, implementation of process/ equipment actions, and other related duties. This position will require development of technical expertise of corresponding IPT operations. Limited off-shift or weekend coverage may be required based on business unit needs and specific assignments.
Responsibilities include:- Leads and/or works as a team member on manufacturing investigations and/or process improvement projects.
- Demonstrates the ability to examine issues from multiple perspectives, including safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and personnel considerations, in order to accurately identify and resolve root causes.
- Assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering and process tools.
- Provides technical support to manufacturing shop floor for problems and issues.
- Conducts and designs experimental protocols as needed using the Technical Operations lab facilities and/or production equipment at full scale.
- Authors and updates technical and manufacturing documents necessary for investigations, process design/definition, engineering studies, process demonstrations, change control and validation.
Education Minimum Requirements:- B.S. degree in Engineering or Sciences.
Required Experience and Skills:- Minimum one (1) year post-bachelor's degree experience in a GMP (good manufacturing practices) manufacturing and/or technical support of GMP manufacturing operations
- Demonstrated ability to drive results
- Strong communication, collaboration skills and ability to drive accountability
- Strong problem-solving skillset
Preferred Experience and Skills:- Vaccine manufacturing
- Sterile processing
- Experience authoring investigations
Required Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Data Analysis, Deviation Investigations, Deviation Management, Deviation Reporting, Engineering Document Management, Engineering Management, Engineering Principle, Engineering Specifications, GMP Documentation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analytics, Personal Initiative, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Process Optimization, Professional Integrity, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Teamwork, Technical Knowledge {+ 6 more}
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The primary location for this posting is:
USA - Pennsylvania - West Point
Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.
The salary range for the primary location of this role is:
$87,300.00 - $137,400.00
This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at ;br>
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation:No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:No
Travel Requirements:No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:Hybrid
Shift:1st - Day
Valid Driving License:No
Hazardous Material(s):N/A
Job Posting End Date:11/13/2026
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