GMP Operations Technician — Drug Product Processing

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Merck is seeking qualified technicians for the Rahway, NJ FLEx Center to support formulation, laboratory, and experimentation activities in GMP clinical supply and drug product development. Roles emphasize hands-on processing, equipment setup and maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration with formulations, engineering, Quality, Safety, and Facilities to drive performance.

Positions are 1st shift and 100% on-site at Rahway, NJ.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher.
• 1+ years of GMP Pharmaceutical experience, or equivalent (e.g. chemical, nuclear, military).
• 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.

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, capturing learnings 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.

Skills

Aseptic Filling

Aseptic Manufacturing

GMP Operations

Manufacturing Operations

Mechatronics

Sterile Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP MES

Job description

Merck is seeking qualified technicians for the Rahway, NJ FLEx Center to support formulation, laboratory, and experimentation activities in GMP clinical supply and drug product development. Roles emphasize hands-on processing, equipment setup and maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration with formulations, engineering, Quality, Safety, and Facilities to drive performance.

Positions are 1st shift and 100% on-site at Rahway, NJ.