Senior Biosafety & EHS Leader

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Senior Specialist of Safety & Environment to provide technical leadership in biosafety and industrial hygiene.

The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating biosafety hazards across research, development, and pilot-scale operations at the Rahway site. You will partner with laboratory and clinical manufacturing teams to design and maintain compliant containment solutions, lead biosafety training, and support emergency response

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biosafety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field; master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead biosafety program implementation, SOPs, and policies.
• Conduct biosafety risk assessments for new projects and pilot processes.
• Oversee biosafety cabinet and containment systems; lead IH monitoring and reporting.
• Support IBC activities and site-wide biosafety initiatives.
• Assist in capital projects ensuring HVAC and waste systems integrate biosafety.

Skills

Biosafety

Data Analysis

Emergency Response

Industrial Hygiene

Safety Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Biosafety Cabinets (BSCs)

Laminar flow hoods

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Senior Specialist of Safety & Environment to provide technical leadership in biosafety and industrial hygiene.

The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating biosafety hazards across research, development, and pilot-scale operations at the Rahway site. You will partner with laboratory and clinical manufacturing teams to design and maintain compliant containment solutions, lead biosafety training, and support emergency response