Merck KGaA Posted July 6, 2026

Expert Quality Control

Bangalore, Karnataka, India FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

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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!

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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 1075 comparable Quality roles across 129 biopharma companies.

1075Comparable roles tracked
955Currently active
129Companies hiring similar roles
54Countries represented

Salary context

197 of 1075 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 · Exp Tech Quality Control · Johnson & Johnson $38,500/yr – $61,985/yr
Highest disclosed · Vice President, Quality Assurance - GMP · Exelixis Inc $315,500/yr – $366,500/yr
Peer group range $50,243 – $341,000 (median $151,100)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1075 comparable roles

United States330
Ireland61
Germany55
China55
India50
Japan44

+ 48 more countries

Seniority mix

475 of 1075 peers have a known seniority level

Manager182
Senior130
Associate Director42
Director38
Principal24
Associate23
Senior Director20
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc12
Executive/VP4

Therapeutic area mix

2 of 1075 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Rare Disease1
Vaccines & Infectious Disease1

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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