Merck KGaA Posted August 25, 2026

Quality Assurance Training Specialist II

St. Louis, Missouri, United States FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!  Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

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.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

At MilliporeSigma, as the Quality Assurance Training Specialist 2 at our St. Louis Cherokee CDMO facility, you will be expected to design, develop, facilitate and lead site/staff training programs and initiatives while fostering a collaborative learning culture. You will implement and direct the site training program and oversee training performance and compliance across all site departments. You will be responsible for management of the site training program, including management of the training curriculums and continuous improvement of the training systems to ensure they remain consistent with current expectations for cGMP training programs. This position requires knowledge and understanding of cGMP guidelines as they pertain to training requirements within the API pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, including quality regulations, training development and delivery, and change management.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for success enabled through training and development of employees through administration of programs that will improve skills and knowledge. The candidate will showcase initiative in identifying and implementing improvement projects to influence change in training programs and strengthen system compliance.

This position will be responsible for:

Definition, implementation, and oversight of the site training program for all departments, including the process and requirements for training curriculums and learning items.

Leading the cross-functional site Training Review Board to ensure proactive discussion and alignment of site training requirements across all site roles.

Development, maintenance, and organization of training curriculums and learning materials for site wide programs, including but not limited to, New Employee Onboarding, cGMP/GDP, and Data Integrity, and Train the Trainer.

Delivery of classroom and on-the-job training associated with quality events and/or cGMP requirements.

Management of training requirements, assignments, and completions in the electronic Learning Management System (LMS)

Writing and revising QA operating procedures, work instructions, forms, and job aids related to the training program with minimal supervision

Creation and tracking of key performance indicators demonstrating successful training compliance.

Act as Subject Matter Expert for the site training program in internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

Travel–up to 5%

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

5+ years’ experience working in a quality role within a cGMP regulated pharmaceutical environment

2+ years’ experience in a training role or function

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong working knowledge of cGMP and regulatory standards as they pertain to Quality Systems and Training

Independent, self-starter with proven results in training environment

Experience working with Training systems to track and evaluate compliance management and program effectiveness.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to lead discussions and instruct participants in training classes using a variety of instructional techniques.

Strong teaching and facilitation skills.

Ability to work and communicate well with other key groups to achieve improvement and operational results.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in various computer skills, including Windows, Word for Windows, Excel, and Outlook, as well as familiarity working in a window-based environment.

Demonstrated experience in detailed review work and following procedures, especially in a GMP regulated industry.

Pay Range for this position: $70,600-$111,000 per year

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click  here .

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
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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

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

Salary context

192 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 $70,600/yr – $111,000/yr
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 $138,125)

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Associate Director40
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