US$157K - US$247K
🇬🇧Qualifications Technician (Pharmaceutical industry)
On-site in Salamanca·Full-time·Added 6 days ago
Overview
Job details
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
MSD doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Salamanca
No relocation package mentioned.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
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 plant, where we are dedicated to the production of vaccines for animal health, we are currently looking for a Qualifications Technician who will be responsible for executing and supporting the qualification processes of equipment and facilities within the plant. The Qualifications Technician will have to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (GMP) and internal quality standards. Their work is key to ensuring that production processes are carried out under controlled and validated conditions, contributing to the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products.
Main responsibilities
What you'll do
- Execute qualification activities for facilities, equipment, and systems (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Preparation, review, and updating of qualification protocols and reports.
- Perform necessary tests and measurements to validate critical parameters.
- Collaborate with the Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Validation departments to ensure the correct 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.
- Keep qualification records and databases up to date.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in qualification processes and report them to their supervisor.
Requirements
How you'll work
- Working day: Full time.
- Workplace: Salamanca Plant and other Campuses in the province.
- Reports to: Qualifications 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 around the world, send your application and join our team to grow professionally and contribute to a healthier future.
Required Skills
cGMP Compliance, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Equipment Set Up, Process Monitoring, Process Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, Training and Development, Visual Management
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
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Job Posting End Date
10/2/2026
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Higher Technician or university degree in related fields: Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biotechnology, or related areas.
- Desirable 2 years of experience in qualifications and validations in the pharmaceutical industry, or in industrial activities and/or project management.
- Practical knowledge of GMP regulations and applicable quality standards.
- Handling of DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols.
- Knowledge of quality management systems.
- Skills for interpreting blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Use of IT tools (MS Office, document management software).
Personal competencies
- Attention to detail and rigor in documentation.
- Ability to work in a team and effective communication.
- Proactivity and results orientation.
- Orientation towards meeting established deadlines.
Working conditions
The role
¿Quieres formar parte de una empresa farmacéutica global que utiliza la ciencia innovadora para salvar y mejorar vidas de personas y animales en todo el mundo? ¡Esta es tu oportunidad!
En nuestra planta de Salamanca, donde nos dedicamos a la producción de vacunas para la salud animal, actualmente buscamos un Técnico en Cualificaciones que va a ser responsable de ejecutar y apoyar los procesos de cualificación de equipos e instalaciones dentro de la planta. Técnico de Cualificaciones tendrá que asegurar el cumplimiento de las normativas regulatorias (GMP) y los estándares internos de calidad. Su labor es clave para garantizar que los procesos productivos se realicen en condiciones controladas y validadas, contribuyendo a la calidad y seguridad de los productos farmacéuticos.
What you'll do
- Ejecutar actividades de cualificación de instalaciones, equipos y sistemas (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Elaboración, revisión y actualización de protocolos y reportes de cualificación.
- Realizar pruebas y mediciones necesarias para validar parámetros críticos.
- Colaborar con los departamentos de Producción, Calidad, Mantenimiento y Validación para asegurar la correcta ejecución de los planes de cualificación.
- Registrar y documentar resultados de pruebas y actividades conforme a los estándares GMP.
- Participar en auditorías internas y externas relacionadas con cualificaciones.
- Mantener actualizados los registros y bases de datos de cualificaciones.
- Identificar oportunidades de mejora en los procesos de cualificación y reportarlas a su superior.
How you'll work
- Jornada: Tiempo completo.
- Lugar de trabajo: Planta Salamanca y otros Campus de la provincia
- Reporta a: Responsable de Cualificaciones
Si quieres trabajar en un ambiente dinámico y profesional donde tu trabajo tendrá un impacto real en la calidad de vida de millones de animales en todo el mundo, envía tu candidatura y únete a nuestro equipo para crecer profesionalmente y contribuir a un futuro más saludable.
Required Skills
cGMP Compliance, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Equipment Set Up, Process Monitoring, Process Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, Training and Development, Visual Management
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
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Job Posting End Date
10/2/2026
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Técnico Superior o universitario en carreras afines: Ingeniería Química, Ingeniería Industrial, Biotecnología, o áreas relacionadas.
- Deseable 2 años de experiencia en cualificaciones y validaciones en la industria farmacéutica, o en actividades industriales y/o gestión de proyectos
- Conocimiento práctico de normativas GMP y estándares de calidad aplicables.
- Manejo de protocolos DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ.
- Conocimiento en sistemas de gestión de calidad.
- Habilidades para la interpretación de planos, diagramas y manuales técnicos.
- Uso de herramientas informáticas (MS Office, software de gestión documental).
- Atención al detalle y rigor en la documentación.
- Capacidad para trabajar en equipo y comunicación efectiva.
- Proactividad y orientación a resultados.
- Orientación al cumplimento de los plazos establecidos.
About MSD
MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the Spanish affiliate of Merck & Co., Inc., a global research-driven pharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, USA. The company discovers, develops, and manufactures innovative medicines and vaccines across therapeutic areas including oncology, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular health. With operations in over 140 countries and a workforce of roughly 70,000 employees worldwide, MSD is one of the largest and most influential healthcare companies in the world.
In Spain, MSD operates from its offices in Madrid, serving as the commercial and medical hub for the Iberian region. The Spanish affiliate is known for a professional, science-driven culture that values collaboration and innovation, and it regularly hires international talent across functions such as clinical research, medical affairs, and commercial operations. For international professionals, MSD offers a global career framework, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work on medicines that reach patients worldwide, making it an attractive employer for those seeking a stable, multinational environment in Spain.
- Industry
- Pharma
- Founded
- 1891
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Rahway, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid
- Website
- msd.es
Good to know if you are moving
- MSD operates globally under the name MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) outside the US and Canada, so the Spanish entity is MSD Spain.
- The Spanish affiliate is based in Madrid and is one of the company's key European hubs for medical, regulatory, and commercial activities.
- The company offers a global mobility framework, making it feasible for international hires to move to Spain and later rotate to other countries.
- English is the working language for many internal communications, easing the transition for non-Spanish speakers.
- MSD is known for strong investment in R&D, with annual R&D budgets exceeding $10 billion, offering exposure to cutting-edge science.
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