Scaleup Operations Specialist – MACS Center

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

Job summary

Merck & Co in Rahway, NJ seeks an Operations Specialist to join the MACS Center startup and ongoing pilot plant operations. The role involves support across wet chemistry, solids handling, and process development activities in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, testing, documentation, and contributing to the Operational Readiness program. Onsite 5 days a week with rotating shifts, aiming to enable scalable drug substance production for clinical use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field plus 1 year experience OR
• Associate degree plus 6 years experience in pharma/chemical manufacturing OR
• High School Diploma plus 8 years in pharma/chemical/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support MACS Center startup and testing phase.
• Assist with equipment setups, sampling, and batch planning.
• Contribute to commissioning/qualification and documentation.
• Support Operational Readiness programs and SOPs.

Skills

Operations experience

Mechanical aptitude

Technical writing

Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Associate degree in Process Technology

High School Diploma with experience

Tools

DeltaV

PLC

GMP knowledge

Job description

Merck & Co in Rahway, NJ seeks an Operations Specialist to join the MACS Center startup and ongoing pilot plant operations. The role involves support across wet chemistry, solids handling, and process development activities in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, testing, documentation, and contributing to the Operational Readiness program. Onsite 5 days a week with rotating shifts, aiming to enable scalable drug substance production for clinical use.