Job Description Do you want to be part of a global pharmaceutical company that uses innovative science to save and improve the lives of people and animals around the world? This is your opportunity! At our Salamanca site, where we are dedicated to producing vaccines for animal health, we are currently seeking a **Qualification Technician** who will be responsible for executing and supporting equipment and facility qualification processes within the plant. The Qualification Technician will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (GMP) and internal quality standards. This role is key to ensuring that manufacturing processes are carried out under controlled and validated conditions, contributing to the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products. **Main Responsibilities** * Execute qualification activities for facilities, equipment, and systems (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ). * Prepare, review, and update qualification protocols and reports. * Perform necessary tests and measurements to validate critical parameters. * Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Validation departments to ensure proper execution of qualification plans. * Record and document test results and activities in accordance with GMP standards. * Participate in internal and external audits related to qualifications. * Maintain updated qualification records and databases. * Identify improvement opportunities in qualification processes and report them to the supervisor. **Requirements** * Higher technician or university degree in related fields: Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related areas. * Minimum of 2 years of experience in qualifications and validations within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry. * Practical knowledge of GMP regulations and applicable quality standards. * Experience with DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols. * Knowledge of quality management systems. * Ability to interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and manuals. * Proficiency with computer tools (MS Office, document management software). Personal Competencies * Attention to detail and rigor in documentation. * Teamwork ability and effective communication. * Proactivity and results orientation. * Commitment to meeting established deadlines. **Working Conditions** * Schedule: Full-time. * Work Location: Salamanca Plant * Reports to: Qualification Manager If you want to work in a dynamic and professional environment where your work will have a real impact on the quality of life of millions of animals worldwide, send us your application and join our team to grow professionally and contribute to a healthier future. **Required Skills:** Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Applied Engineering, Biomaterials, Biopharmaceutical Industry, cGMP Compliance, Column Chromatography, Compliance Assurance, Computer Literacy, Controls Compliance, Data Analysis, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Equipment Set Up, Lean Manufacturing Tools, Management Process, Medical Device Management, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Process Monitoring, Process Optimization, Process Troubleshooting, Quality Management System Auditing {\+ 5 more}**Preferred Skills:** 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:** Not Applicable**Shift:** **Valid Driving License:** **Hazardous Material(s):** **Job Posting End Date:** 11/12/2025* **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:**R362573