Night Shift Operations Specialist

MSD; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is hiring an Operations Specialist for the 3rd shift in Durham, NC. The role focuses on supporting shop floor execution, batch closeout, and continuous process improvements within a GMP environment.

The candidate will lead safety investigations, author deviations, and coordinate CAPAs while mentoring new staff and coordinating with Operations management to drive project design and performance on the VMF 102 line.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher with manufacturing/technical/military experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with manufacturing/technical/military experience.
• GMP/regulatory environment exposure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support shop floor execution including batch closeout and troubleshooting.
• Lead safety investigations and problem solving initiatives.
• Author deviations and coordinate CAPAs; implement corrective actions.
• Lead MPS principles on the shop floor and manage sample handling.
• Assist on-shift operations coaches (M1) and mentor new employees.
• Utilize metrics to ensure initiatives meet desired outcomes.
• Prioritize workload under management guidance.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations management to drive project designs and evaluations.
• Manage process improvements and production planning activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Batch Record Review

CAPA Management

cGMP Compliance

Column Chromatography

Data Analysis

EHS Management

Production Planning

Project Management

Process Troubleshooting

Regulatory Compliance

Sample Management

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Bachelor’s degree plus GMP experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is hiring an Operations Specialist for the 3rd shift in Durham, NC. The role focuses on supporting shop floor execution, batch closeout, and continuous process improvements within a GMP environment.

The candidate will lead safety investigations, author deviations, and coordinate CAPAs while mentoring new staff and coordinating with Operations management to drive project design and performance on the VMF 102 line.