Scaleup Operations Specialist — MACS Center

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Operations Specialist to join the MACS Center startup. You will help establish a new multi-modality Drug Substance center, support equipment testing and qualification, and contribute to the readiness of GMP clinical manufacturing.

Role involves 8-hour shifts, on-site five days a week, cross-functional collaboration, and training development to ensure safe, compliant operation of the new facility as it scales up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific field plus one (1) year relevant work experience – OR - Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science (ideally in Process Technology), or Associate degree in a relevant technical field of study plus at least six (6) years experience – OR - High School Diploma/GED plus at least eight (8) years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Petrochemical or Food Processing/Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Work on 8-hour shifts, rotate between 1st and 2nd shift as MACS Center comes online; onsite five days a week.
• Collaborate with development engineers, chemists, and compliance representatives to ensure quality and safety.
• Assist in equipment setup, testing, commissioning, qualification, and documentation.
• Contribute to the Operational Readiness program and SOP development.
• Support wet chemistry operations and pilot-scale processing as needed.

Skills

Shift scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field + 1 year

Associate degree in Process Technology + 6 years experience

High School Diploma + 8 years relevant experience

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Operations Specialist to join the MACS Center startup. You will help establish a new multi-modality Drug Substance center, support equipment testing and qualification, and contribute to the readiness of GMP clinical manufacturing.

Role involves 8-hour shifts, on-site five days a week, cross-functional collaboration, and training development to ensure safe, compliant operation of the new facility as it scales up.