Job Description

Have you always wanted to work in a company where your work can really have an impact? Do you like to work in an international environment with plenty of room for personal development? Are you ready to be part of a company where we cherish diversity and inclusivity and the well-being of our employees?

For our location in Boxmeer we are looking for a:

Quality Assurance Officer

About the position

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Officer, you work closely with the Qualified Persons and QA Associates of the department, but also with Operational Managers and operators of the Integrated Production Team (IPT) Antigen and the QA and IPT Antigen Improvement departments. In addition, you work together with other QA departments, Quality Control and Site Engineering. You report to the QA IPT Antigen Lead.

Welcome to our team

Center of Excellence Quality Operations (CoE QO) consists of several departments that have been set up with the aim of confirming that the production activities are carried out in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This vacancy is specific to the QA IPT Antigen department.

Primary responsibilities

Timely review of protocols, reports and deviations in accordance with guidelines and proceduresCorrect administration and documentation of data in line with procedures and guidelinesSubject matter expert for GMP compliance during root cause investigations, change control procedures and improvement activities and you approve final protocols and reportsMonitoring compliance activities and ensuring a validated status of GMP processes and systemsReview and approve deviation studiesParticipates in internal and external audits and projects, as neededSupporting training initiatives

Your profile

Completed HBO educationKnowledge of and experience with biological and/or pharmaceutical production processesGood GMP knowledgeExcellently developed communication skills in both the Dutch and English languagesStrong ability to make informed decisions quicklyHighly developed organizational skills with an eye for detail and timelinesAn eye for safety and improvements

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic, and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance.35,5 days of leave.Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates.Solid Pension Plan.Annual bonus based on own and company performance.Travel allowance for commuting.Numerous trainings, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species

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:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

02/25/2025

*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.

Requisition ID:R335796