Associate Technician Operations

Merck; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck in Durham, NC is seeking an Associate Technician to support process operations in a GMP manufacturing environment. You will assist with equipment setup, operation, and documentation to ensure compliant production.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 lbs, aseptic gowning qualifications, and willingness to work day shift. TB titers and chest X-rays are required, with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass aseptic gowning qualifications (beard/mustache cover, hair net, hood, facemask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves, boots).
• Computer literacy required (internet, email, spreadsheets, word processing).
• Must lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, wear respirator.
• Shift: Mon-Fri, Day shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM).
• TB titer and Chest X-ray required.

Responsibilities

• Support operations as an expert through qualification into commercial manufacturing.
• Edit operations and technical documentation (Batch Records, SOPs, training) to support projects and future operations.
• Identify and address compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations with appropriate personnel.
• Participate in team meetings and lean initiatives (HAZOPS, 5S, kaizen).
• Execute and own production targets for assigned area; attend daily huddles and escalate as needed.
• Clean, set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment and facilities.
• Maintain inventories and excellent recordkeeping and housekeeping.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and on-floor project activities.

Skills

Computer Literacy

ERP

GMP

Pharmaceutical Production

Quality Assurance

Production Scheduling

Safety

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree in science

Tools

MES

SAP

DeltaV

Job description

Job Description

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make therapies for our patients. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset, striving for continuous improvement, and earn our right to produce. We work in local plants connected to our global manufacturing network supplying the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, , and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

Project Support

• Supports team as operations expert through process performance qualification into commercial manufacturing.
• Author, review, and/or edit operations and technical documentation (Batch Records, SOPs, Job Aides, training, and engineering documents) to support project and future operations.
• Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while coordinating with appropriate personnel.
• Actively participate in team meetings HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.

Operational Expertise

• Competent execution and ownership to meet production targets for area within responsibility including:
• Attending and escalation of concerns or needs at daily huddles and as needed
• Cleaning, setup, operation and troubleshooting of equipment and facilities
• Maintenance and transportation of consumable and material inventories
• Maintenance of excellent recordkeeping and housekeeping
• Drives culture of continuous improvement. Implements and raises ideas to increase success of group
• Participates on and/or performs activities to support technical and OPEX functions such as Kaizen events, ad-hoc sampling, or protocol execution.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of equipment and processes.
• Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel.

Education Minimum Requirement

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Required Experience And Skills

• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
• Must be able to successfully pass and maintain aseptic gowning qualifications. Aseptic gowning requires that all skin and hair be covered through wearing the following: beard/mustache cover, hair net, hood and facemask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves, and boots.
• Computer literacy (internet browsers, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing)
• Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, and wear a respirator
• This position will initially be Mon-Fri, Day Shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
• Successful completion of TB titer and Chest X-ray are required.

Preferred Experience And Skills (General)

• Minimum Associates Degree in science or related field
• BioWork Certificate (working in an FDA or similar regulated industry)
• Applicable mechanical and project management experience
• Experience with automated systems (MES, SAP, DeltaV, or similar)
• Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team

The following experience is a significant advantage for an Associate Technician supporting Process Support operations

• Aseptic Behaviors
• Aseptic Techniques & Manipulations

The Salary Range For This Role Is

$43,100 - $67,800

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

Computer Literacy, Corporate Productions, Driving Continuous Improvement, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Environmental Controls, Global Manufacturing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Support, Pharmaceutical Production, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Production Scheduling, Raw Materials, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ), Safety Procedures, SAP PP (Production Planning), Shift Work, TB Screening, Technology Qualification, Web Browser, Working Independently, Written Communication

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

Cleaning Supplies, Media Formulation

Job Posting End Date

08/28/2026

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Requisition ID:

R412094