Merck KGaA Posted July 6, 2026

Expert Quality Control

Bangalore, Karnataka, India FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Job Title: Expert Quality Control

Your Role

As an Expert in Quality Control within our Life Science division in Bangalore, you will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of analytical processes that directly support product quality and compliance. In this position, you will execute timely sampling and analysis in line with defined turnaround times, maintain first-time-right standards, and contribute to data trending and continuous improvement initiatives. You will operate and maintain analytical equipment, prepare standards and stock solutions, and document all results and observations in accordance with department guidelines. You will actively participate in shift monitoring, communicate technical findings to supervisors and colleagues, and contribute to Root Cause Analysis teams to investigate quality deviations. Your commitment to quality management systems and your drive to implement process improvements will be central to your success in this role.

Who You Are

You hold a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline, or bring equivalent practical experience in a Quality Control laboratory environment.

You have hands-on experience in analytical techniques, sample analysis, and laboratory operations within a regulated manufacturing or Life Science setting.

You demonstrate a solid understanding of Quality Management Systems and are experienced in following and writing standard operating procedures.

You bring a continuous improvement mindset, with experience participating in Root Cause Analysis, investigations, or Kaizen initiatives.

You are detail-oriented and disciplined in maintaining accurate records, logbooks, and documentation in line with Good Laboratory Practice.

You communicate technical results clearly and effectively to supervisors, peers, and internal stakeholders.

You are comfortable working in a shift-based environment and can manage multiple analytical priorities while maintaining compliance with KPIs.

Proven experience in designing, optimizing, and validating robust analytical methods to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Strong hands‑on expertise with advanced instrumentation including HPLC, ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS, and GC for reliable routine testing.

Skilled in fundamental methods such as titrations, UV spectroscopy, and IR spectroscopy, ensuring comprehensive characterization capabilities.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Quality role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1008 comparable Quality roles across 131 biopharma companies.

1008Comparable roles tracked
957Currently active
131Companies hiring similar roles
48Countries represented

Salary context

193 of 1008 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Quality Control Stability Technician · Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA) $19/hr – $30/hr (≈ $39,395–$61,610/yr)
Highest disclosed · Quality Assurance Specialist · Merck KGaA $65,100/yr – $976,000/yr
Peer group range $50,502 – $520,550 (median $136,700)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1008 comparable roles

United States350
Germany54
Ireland53
China53
Switzerland39
France38

+ 42 more countries

Seniority mix

498 of 1008 peers have a known seniority level

Manager160
Senior116
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc60
Associate Director40
Associate39
Director32
Principal23
Senior Director20
Executive/VP8

Therapeutic area mix

2 of 1008 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease1
Respiratory1

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