Specialist, Engineering

Job Description

The West Point Technical Operations organization is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Specialist – Engineering position within the Building 12 Varicella Bulk team.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the performance and results of the manufacturing area by providing technical guidance and anticipating customer needs to identify and implement solutions.

The Specialist, Technical Operations is responsible for technical support for vaccine manufacturing unit operations while actively supporting, participating in, and embracing an empowered team culture.  In this role, the Specialist will work as an individual contributor as well as a team within a cross-functional group that includes Operations, Quality, Automation, Maintenance and others.  Additional responsibilities include: 

• Provides technical support for Varicella bulk manufacturing at our Company's West Point location to align with department, site, and franchise objectives.   

• Provides on-the-floor support for complex operational and technical (process/equipment) issues. 

• Leads or works as a team member on projects to improve the performance of our processes, including complex investigations, corrective/preventative actions (CAPAs) and equipment validation/qualification. 

• Develops and authors technical and manufacturing documents for investigations, process design/definition/qualification/validation, change control, annual product reviews, standard operating procedures (SOPs), batch records, and preventative maintenance. 

• Monitors the health of the process through continuous process monitoring, communicating observations proactively to stakeholders. 

• Prepare documentation to support regulatory submission and participate in regulatory inspection activities for the facility. 

• Applies a continuous learning mindset to maintain a high level of technical process and system knowledge, enabling success with core responsibilities. 

• Manages project work to ensure due dates are met, escalating when necessary and developing remediation plans. 

• Assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering and process tools. 

• Promotes open communications and teamwork. Effectively collaborates with cross-functional peers. 

• Supports safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives. 

• Examine issues from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and resolve manufacturing challenges. 

Education Minimum Requirement:  

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Sciences. 

• Minimum 2 years post-bachelor's degree experience in GMP manufacturing and/or technical support of GMP manufacturing operations 

Required Experience and Skills:  

• Strong problem-solving skills. 

• Developed communication, leadership and teamwork skills. 

• Ability to manage projects/work to ensure timely completion. 

Preferred Experience and Skills: 

• Experience in change control and/or deviation management and/or equipment support and/or project support role. 

• Experience in biologics, vaccine or bulk sterile manufacturing facilities. 

• Understanding of sterile and aseptic processing 

Required Skills:

Change Control Management, Data Analysis, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing, Personal Initiative, Process Improvements, Project Management, Regulatory Inspections, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Technical Writing, Vaccine Manufacturing, Writing Technical Documents

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$85, $134,800.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this 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

You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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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:

12/19/2025

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