William Peterson Merck & Co., Inc.

Will Peterson has spent 14 years dedicated to aseptic processing, specifically sterilizing filtration and sterile connection technology. As an integral member of Merck’s Global Quality department, Will has established himself as a technical expert within the manufacturing division, supporting dozens of manufacturing sites with respect to selection, validation, and troubleshooting sterilizing filters and sterile connection technologies. Will is actively engaged in multiple industry associations focused on sterile manufacturing, with leadership positions in interest groups related to aseptic processing technologies. Will received his B.S. degree in chemical engineering with a concentration in biological engineering from Purdue University.