Associate Technician, Filling Operations - Onsite (2nd shift)

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, seeks an Associate Technician for the 2nd shift (3:30 PM–12:00 AM) to support formulation, sterile fill operations, and clinical supply in the FLEx Center.

You will perform hands-on processing, equipment setup, and GMP documentation while collaborating with formulation, QA, safety, and facilities teams. The role emphasizes adherence to GMP, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team, with potential involvement in equipment commissioning and continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; GMP experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SAP; able to operate HMI and maintain GMP documentation.
• Flexibility for overtime in manufacturing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a cleanroom environment.

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 GMP documentation both on paper and electronically.
• Keeps up-to-date knowledge of process equipment and operations.
• Troubleshoots equipment and systems to support development and process improvements.
• Participates in safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives.
• Supports investigations and CAPA implementations.

Skills

Chemical Plant Operations

Cleanroom Gowning

Detail-Oriented

Equipment Setup

GMP Compliance

Oral Communications

System Troubleshooting

Shift Work

Production Scheduling

Quality Monitoring

Safety Procedures

Microsoft Word

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Calibration Database

HMI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description POCS – Rahway: Associate Technician, Operations Level: O1 Job Family: Manuf/Operations *Note this is a second shift position, with hours of 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM Monday through Friday. 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, specifically for filling. 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.

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.

Required Skills

• Chemical Plant Operations
• Chemical Plant Operations
• Cleanroom Gowning
• Clinical Development
• CNC Operations
• Computer Literacy
• Conventional Machining
• Detail-Oriented
• Drilling MachinesElectronic Systems
• Equipment Set Up
• GMP Compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Manufacturing Processes
• Material Selection
• Microsoft Word
• Oral Communications
• Preventive Action
• Process Improvements
• Production Scheduling
• Quality Initiatives
• Quality Monitoring
• Safety Procedures
• Shift Work
• Systems Troubleshooting
• {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

The salary range for this role is: $45,900 - $72,200. 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.

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