Associate Technician, Shared Services Operations (Onsite)

Job Description

POCS – Rahway: Associate Technician, Operations  

Level: O1 

Job Family: Manuf/Operations 

Associate Technician, Operations 

Pharmaceutical Operations and Clinical Supply is seeking highly motivated individuals for R&D Operations roles in our Rahway, NJ, Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation (FLEx) Center to support drug product development and GMP clinical supply of sterile dosage forms.  Positions will support development and clinical manufacturing and supply, as part of the FLEx-Sterile team. 

This position will be responsible for hands-on processing activities that include room setup, equipment and material preparation, equipment assembly and disassembly, cleaning, and processing of raw materials into finished drug product. These individuals are expected to partner with and support formulation development colleagues in further understanding and knowledge capture of processes, which could include providing feedback on product and process development.

These roles require adherence to GMP procedures, strong attention to detail in completing GMP documentation, proficiency in electronic systems, and participation in continuous improvement projects.  Positions may also support commissioning, qualification, and demonstration of new equipment and technologies.  Successful candidates will collaborate closely with team members and partner groups including formulators, engineers, Quality, Safety, and Facilities management to drive overall success and performance of the area and clinical pipeline.   

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepares, operates, and cleans equipment and facilities used in clinical development and manufacturing processes. 

• Maintains, inventories, and transports required processing equipment, materials, supplies, and products. 

• Executes all documentation and clerical functions necessary to maintain good manufacturing practice (GMP) operations, using paper-based and electronic systems. 

• Maintains detailed knowledge of process equipment and operations.  Troubleshoots equipment/systems to resolve issues and aid in technology and process development, and provides feedback to improve systems and processes. 

• Attends and actively participates in safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives to enhance flexibility, efficiency, and compliance. 

• Supports investigations and implementation of corrective/preventative actions. 

Positions are based in Rahway, NJ and 100% on-site.  

Education Minimum Requirements:   

• High School Diploma/GED or higher 

Required Experience and Skills:  

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Equipment HMI use, SAP, Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems.  

• Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, and don & wear cleanroom protective gowning including respirators. 

• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate both independently and as a part of a team. 

• Flexibility working overtime is a requirement in manufacturing 

Preferred Experience and Skills: 

• Experience with machine operations, electronics, or similar technology.   

• BioWork Certificate (for working in an FDA or similar regulated industry). 

• Demonstrated troubleshooting / problem-solving skills. 

First and second shift openings available

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The salary range for this role is:

$50,700 - $79,900

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Required Skills:

Adverse Event Reporting System, Autoclaving, Buffer Preparation, Fermentation Process Development, Fermentation Tanks, Filtering Equipment, Liquid Chromatography (LC), Machinery Operation, Manufacturing Documentation, Media Preparation, Process Control, Production Scheduling, Purification Methods, Safety Practices, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing

Preferred Skills:

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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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

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day, 2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/13/2026

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