Laboratory Operations & Logistics Specialist

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a highly motivated Specialist, Laboratory Operations & Logistics to provide essential support to laboratory operations, logistics, and compliance. This on-site role is based at Rahway, New Jersey and reports to the Associate Director of Laboratory Operations & Safety Compliance.

The role involves coordinating lab administration, equipment maintenance scheduling, procurement, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate traceability and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of direct office or laboratory management.
• Demonstrated experience in office and/or laboratory operations management, including coordinating complex, internal/external, multi‑functional scheduling.
• Advanced computer skills using MS Outlook, Teams, Project, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
• SAP/Concur or related system experience processing purchase orders (PO), expense reports, payment requests, vendor add forms, as well as stockroom inventory reports.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and operational teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and execute in fast‑paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform general laboratory administrative duties including, but not limited to, maintaining testing, calibration and equipment maintenance scheduling, ordering routine & specialty supplies, and facilities management.
• Maintain development and GXP laboratory equipment and instrumentation in accord with internal and industry best-practices/standards.
• Support team with laboratory procurement needs including purchase orders, invoice payments and expense tracking.
• Extraordinary attention to detail, independent judgement, and the ability to prioritize and execute work activities with little to no supervision.
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external colleagues both on-site and remotely to maintain laboratory workflows & operations.
• Execute day-to-day inventory management activities for development materials, including prototypes and consumables.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, material traceability, and location tracking.
• Support receiving, storage, and distribution processes across labs and storage areas.
• Coordinate inbound shipments, outbound deliveries, and internal transfers.
• Support planning and execution of equipment moves, lab relocations, and inventory transfers across buildings or sites.
• Track movement of equipment and materials to ensure full traceability and accurate system updates.
• Assist with staging and preparation of materials to support development studies.
• Collaborate with laboratory, engineering, and operations teams to ensure material readiness.

Skills

Coordinate

Audit Trails

Calibration Procedures

Computer Efficiency

Planning Ability

Task Management

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

B.S. in Life Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent field

Tools

MS Outlook

Teams

Project

SharePoint

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a highly motivated Specialist, Laboratory Operations & Logistics to provide essential support to laboratory operations, logistics, and compliance. This on-site role is based at Rahway, New Jersey and reports to the Associate Director of Laboratory Operations & Safety Compliance.

The role involves coordinating lab administration, equipment maintenance scheduling, procurement, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate traceability and